Summary 2020 — Arkansas

State Contact

Innovative Programming Conducted and Educational Resources Developed

Provided continuing education and launched The Ag Tech Training Lab in August. Currently 25 Ag ed programs across the state have benefited from the program.

Major Program Impacts or Outcomes

Two new staff personnel with ones focus on curriculum development.

Program Leader Biosketch

Matt Jackson is the Director of Education and Outreach at Arkansas Farm Bureau. He is in his second year as state contact, and 9th year in Ag in the Classroom. He holds a B.S. in Agriculture Education from Southern Arkansas University. He and His wife Stephanie have two children and stay active in their community and church.