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How to become a vendor at an Arkansas farmers market

By Rebekah Hall, U of A System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts: Farmers markets are key to community, cultural, economic development There are at least 113 farmers markets in Arkansas Potential vendors should consult Arkansas Department of Health’s Farmers’ Market Vendor Guide Little Rock — Throughout Arkansas, farmers markets are important sources of fresh, local food as well as locations for community gatherings. For budding entrepreneurs, they may offer an opportunity to market their goods and services to that community.
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Dallas Johnson, MD, Joins WR Hospitalists

Fayetteville - Dallas Johnson, MD, recently joined the Washington Regional Hospitalists group, where he evaluates and treats hospitalized patients. Dr. Johnson earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed a residency in internal medicine at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Johnson is a Springdale native and is board certified in internal medicine.
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CROOKED CREEK

Most of our wildflower meadows have been lost since 1950, mainly due to changes in farming practice. With a little bit of space, time and patience you can create a wildflower meadow in your own garden. Apart from all the joy a wildflower meadow will bring you, the greatest benefit is to local wildlife.
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LIGHTNIN’ RIDGE

I always figure the yellow leaves on the walnut trees tell me a lot about the upcoming fall. This year that yellowing foliage on the walnuts here on Lightnin’ Ridge is really late.
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ME welcomes Mason to Flippin Sept. 1

Peggy Mason has been hired by CherryRoad Media to work at the Mountaineer Echo (ME) as a Part-Time Reporter and Photographer. Mason has been working as a stringer or freelance reporter and photographer for the past 14 months and was the photographer for the award-winning front page photo that won the Mountaineer Echo the award for Best Front Page at the Arkansas Press Association awards ceremony in June.
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FI Awarded Grant to Help Arkansas Small Businesses

Little Rock – Forge Institute announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration as one of three (3) awardees of the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program. The funding allows the Arkansas Cyber Defense Center (ACDC) – which launched last spring – to further build capacity and expand critical cybersecurity services to address the escalating cyber-attacks targeting small businesses.
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Turkey Trot Special

Turkey Trot exclusive items are available through September 18, and can be purchased online at: https://yellvilleturkeytrot. com Order pre-sale items for exclusive colors and special items, including t-shirts, hoodies, long sleeve t-shirts and caps. Order early to ensure to get the size needed Pre-Sale items may be picked up at Home and Ranch Realty at 206 South Main Street, Summit, Arkansas, October 10-13, 2022, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or you may call 870-404-1015.
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