The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program announces its 2026 County Farm Families of the Year.
The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has helped recognize outstanding farm families throughout the state since 1947. The objectives of the Farm Family of the Year program are:
• To give recognition and encouragement to farm families who are doing an outstanding job on their farm and in their community;
• To recognize the importance of agriculture in the community and state; and
• To disseminate information on improved farm practices and management.
Arkansas Farm Family of the Year selection criteria includes efficiency of production, conservation of energy and resources, leadership in agricultural and community affairs, home and farm improvement, and home and farm management.
The program is open to all counties and is voluntary. Participation varies, explaining why not all counties have a recipient.
The area 2026 county Farm Families of the Year:
• Clark County – Larry and Kay Ferguson, Arkadelphia
• Hempstead County – Aaron and Jessica Huett, Hope
• Howard County – Mickey and Candie Ford, Umpire
• Little River County – Rickey and Tanya Fawcett, Winthrop
• Montgomery County – Paul and Sherry Waller, Glenwood
• Nevada County – Cole and Jamie Hillery, Prescott
• Sevier County – Phillip and Kristy Frachiseur, Gillham
Judges will visit farms to determine eight District Farm Families of the Year, which will be announced June 9.
The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year will be announced in December at a luncheon and will represent Arkansas at the Southeastern Expo Farmer of the Year event in Georgia.
