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The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to partner with the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas for the eighth annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. This program, which is administered by the Department and funded by the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas, helps build awareness for farmers markets and their vendors. This program provides funding assistance for the state’s farmers markets to serve their communities as consumer interest in locally grown and…

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The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2023Arkansas Century Farm Program. This program recognizes Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years. Online and print-able applications are available at ag-riculture.arkansas.gov/arkansasdepartmentofagricultureservices/arkansascenturyfarmprogram/.There is no cost to apply. “Arkansas Century Farm families have persevered challenges for at least ten decades and have contributed greatly in making Arkansas agriculture the success story that it is…

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Joel Hoppe, a Junior, studying computer science with an embedded math minor, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2022 semester. The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a3.65 or higher grade-point average and…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor One thing is for certain, when anyone in the area suffers a hardship, whether it be natural causes or health related, communities show up with prayers, support and funds. Jacob Moore, an 18 year old senior Cave City standout athlete has been given a tough diagnosis just days after beginning his last basketball season of his high school career. Just after New Years, Jacob began suffering from…

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Ozarks Healthcare announced that it is the first healthcare system in the region to implement Intuitive Surgical’s Ion Endoluminal Robotic Bronchoscopy Platform. This cutting-edge, robotic-assisted technology will enhance the care of patients with lung abnormalities, detect lung cancer earlier, and improve outcomes.Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. However, when diagnosed at the earliest stage, known as stage IA-1, the average five-year survival rate is 92 percent. Early-stage diagnosis can…

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