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A r FB COMMITTEES PARTNER FOR COMMUNITY CULTIVATIONS PROGRAM

The ArFB State Women’s Leadership (WLC) and Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committees have announced the new Community Cultivations Program. The program is combining several existing programs, such as the Backpack Program, into one, along with introducing the new Hunters Feeding the Hungry Program. It is designed to encourage counties to support programs and activities in your local communities. Arkansas Farm Bureau supports ongoing efforts to build stronger communities throughout the state. This program is a great way to Make It Matter in your community.

Within the Community Cultivations Program, the Food Program and School Supply Program are both eligible for reimbursements from ArFB, while the Hunters Feeding the Hungry Program is eligible for matching funds.

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Benton Co. Challenge | Benton Co. Farm Bureau and the Benton Co. Women’s Leadership Committee recently completed a Fill a Ford Challenge. The effort started with Farm Bureau Week in February and challenged county 4-H Clubs and county FFA Chapters challenged to Fill a Ford with food/hygien items to meet needs within the county. Final donations went to the Children’s Center and to Centerton Cares, a program that stations mini pantries in various locations where families may take free non-perishable foods.

(Top) Pictured receiving items on behalf of the Children’s Center are Kate Lundsford (left) Community Engagement Director, Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter, and Benton Co. Farm Bureau Agent Kyle Woodruff. Also pictured (bottom) are Chloe Miles, who keeps area food pantries well stocked, along with her mother and Benton Co. WLC member Lindsi Miles.