Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame seeks nominations

The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the public for its next class of inductees. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1.

The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who have contributed significantly to the state’s largest industry while spotlighting their contributions to the state’s economic development. Since its first class was selected in 1987, a total of 192 men and women have been inducted.

Debbie Moreland, chairman of the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame, says anyone can nominate a person believed worthy of the honor.

“Agriculture is a very clear example of the heart and soul of the state of Arkansas,” said Moreland, program administrator for the Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts and a member of a Pulaski County farm family. “Our farmers and ranchers drive the state’s strongest economic engine. Agriculture is the largest business sector in the state, sustaining more than 235,000 jobs and accounting for over $20 billion in value added to the Arkansas economy.

“The sole purpose of the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is to honor worthy individuals who have made an impact on agriculture, our state’s largest industry. Arkansas is home to world-class farmers and ranchers and agricultural businessmen and women, as evidenced by those who have previously been inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame.”

The nomination form is available here. Forms can also be requested by calling 501-228-1609.

The nomination form provides space to provide the principal justification for a candidate’s nomination, a summary of the nominee’s contributions to agriculture and their community, a record of their professional experiences and their involvement in public service and support of agriculture.

The induction ceremony for the next class of honorees will be held March 28 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.