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Arkansas Farm Bureau is looking to energize the next generation for careers in agriculture

June 17, 2024 11:19 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

With the average age of the U.S. farmer closing in on 60 years, it is time for a new generation to step up.

It is why the Arkansas Farm Bureau is giving high school students a sneak peak at college life and the tools they need to pursue a career in agriculture.

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