Local College Students Gain Agricultural Insights on Arkansas Farm Tour

Title: College of the Ozarks Students Visit Farms in Arkansas

From April 10 to 12, thirteen students from the College of the Ozarks, accompanied by their professor and farm manager Tammy Holder, visited several farms in central Arkansas. The trip was part of their Grain Crop Production class and aimed to show them various farming operations.

The group toured different agricultural sites, including a pecan farm, a fishery, and research stations associated with the University of Arkansas. They visited farms that specialize in blackberries, beef, strawberries, corn, soybeans, and rice. The visits provided insights into various farming techniques and technologies used in agriculture today.

A key part of the trip was meeting with farmers and researchers. The students discussed agricultural practices and tasted products directly from the farms. These interactions, along with advice from professionals, helped enhance their understanding of the agricultural sector.

Carissa Jefferson, a junior studying agronomy and agribusiness, mentioned that the trip expanded her view on different farming methods and the efforts of farmers to improve their products and practices.

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