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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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Winning Perennials for Your Garden

After a busy summer of vacations, BBQ’s, and garden care, it is fun to turn our attention to planting. Fall is a great time to plant perennials and many garden centers are busy refreshing their supply of perennial plants. Consider including one or more of these winners when making your perennial plant selections this fall.
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Arkansan Joshua Ang Price Knighted by the Philippines

courtesy of Arkansas United Little Rock – On Saturday, August 20, Joshua Ang Price, former Pulaski County Election Commissioner and new Deputy Director of Arkansas United, was inducted into the Order of the Knights of Rizal, the official Order of Chivalry of the Republic of the Philippines, in Honolulu, Hawai’i. As the first county election commissioner and candidate for Secretary of State in Arkansas of Filipino-descent, Price was honored for his work in protecting voting access and advocating for equality and civil rights for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and minority communities in the state, as well as nationally.
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NEWS BREIFS

The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Twin Lakes Unit 30 will be meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Location will be the Heinz-Willett Wellness Center at Good Samaritan Campus, 300 Good Samaritan Drive, Mountain Home AR.
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