State Programs

State Summary 2010 — Arkansas

State Contact

Mr. Andy Guffey
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
P.O. Box 31
Little Rock, AR 72203-0031
P: 501.228.1219
F: 510.228.1557
E: andrew.guffey@arfb.com
Website

Classroom Resources

None reported for 2010

Major Program Accomplishments or Outputs

Updated and rebuilt the Mobile Ag Simulator with new video, audio, and graphics.

Major Program Impacts or Outcomes

The number of AITC materials distributed to classrooms increased by 60%.

The number of programs conducted with educational displays increased by 30%.

Biosketch

Andy Guffey is the Coordinator of Education and Ag-in-the-Classroom for the Arkansas Farm Bureau, and he has served as the state contact in Arkansas for the last six years. In addition to Ag-in-the-Classroom, Andy also works with FFA and 4-H groups across the state in numerous projects, as well as directing the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program. Before taking over education and Ag-in-the-Classroom, he previously directed the safety programs for the Arkansas Farm Bureau and worked for Tyson Foods. He holds a B.S. in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University.