You Won’t Believe What Governor Sanders Said to Farmers at the 91st Farm Bureau Convention—Shocking Revelations Inside!

Amid significant economic challenges, Arkansas farmers received an encouraging message from Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Speaking at the 91st Arkansas Farm Bureau State Convention at the Hot Springs Convention Center, she emphasized the resilience of the state’s agricultural community, asserting that despite current hardships, Arkansas will recover.

"The bottom line is, our farmers are hurting,"

Sanders stated. "If a country can't feed itself, fuel itself and fight for itself, it simply cannot survive. As we face down one of the worst farm crises in generations, losing the ability to feed ourselves is simply not an option. As a country, we can never get to a place where we allow ourselves to depend on another nation for food."

Her remarks come in the wake of plummeting crop prices that have led to financial difficulties, bankruptcies, and the potential shutdown of family farms that have been in operation for generations. Sanders reported hearing from farmers who have cultivated the same land for five or six generations, expressing doubts about their ability to continue farming after this year.

During her address, Sanders highlighted her experiences visiting various farms, including cotton, rice, corn, soybeans, and catfish operations. She acknowledged the widespread economic struggles facing Arkansas farmers: "When you get out and visit with farmers right now, the message you're hearing isn't really all that great. Input prices are up, crop revenues are down and at the same time, adversaries like communist China are trying to hit us where it hurts most by targeting our agricultural community, the most patriotic, hardworking Americans you can find anywhere."

However, Sanders remained optimistic, asserting that state and national legislation would help rectify the economic challenges faced by Arkansas agriculture. She announced a new income tax exemption for farmers' disaster relief payments, developed in conjunction with Sen. Blake Johnson (R-Corning), who she called "one of our farmers' best allies."

In an effort to bolster local markets, Sanders mentioned the implementation of pilot programs in Arkansas schools that aim to increase the availability of local produce in school cafeterias. "These programs support local markets and, most importantly, teach kids about the importance of farming and build up the next generation of ag talent," she said.

Despite the economic downturn, Sanders praised the community spirit of Arkansas farmers. She noted that rice farmers adversely affected by rising costs have still stepped up to help feed families in need across the state. "Even when our ag community is hurting, they're still willing to help their neighbors," she remarked. "I'm proud to lead a state where agriculture is our number one industry because I know that means the people who call Arkansas home will always help take care of one another."

Sanders specifically addressed the issue of China, emphasizing her administration's actions to protect Arkansas farmland. "I was proud to be the first governor in the country to kick communist China off of our farmland and make them pay for it on their way out the door," she said. She also referenced the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed Congress this summer and includes higher reference prices for farmers, crediting U.S. Sen. John Boozman for his role in its inclusion.

Additionally, Sanders highlighted her relationship with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, which facilitated a significant $5.56 billion trade deal between Arkansas and Taiwan in September. She closed her address with a note of hope: "I expect something very big coming from Washington very soon," and reassured attendees that President Trump remains committed to supporting farmers facing hardships this year.

While acknowledging the bleak circumstances, Governor Sanders emphasized her faith in the resilience of Arkansas farmers, stating, "I know it all sounds bleak, sad and depressing, but amid all the bad news, I also have a tremendous amount of hope. I know that we have big battles ahead, but if anyone can overcome them, it's the Arkansas farmer."