The 2023 Poultry Registration has ended. The next registration will be January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024.

The registration forms will be available in 2024. 

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 The 2024 Poultry Registration runs from January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024.  Producers will need to fill out a new poultry registration form for the year with location information, current phone numbers, and how much litter has been produced in 2023 and if you sold or applied your litter .   A $10 fee per farm will be collected.  Forms are available, click document above . This is for anyone that had birds in 2023.
They can be mailed to SCCD  21C Court Road, Ash Flat, AR 72513

Under Arkansas law, persons in the state of Arkansas who own or operate Poultry Feeding Operations where 2,500 or more Poultry are housed or confined on any given day will be required to register annually with the Commission and pay a $10.00 fee for each operation. Failure to do so will result in the following penalties:

First Offense: Written notice of Non Compliance with the Arkansas Poultry Registration Act.

Second Offense: You may be fined up to fifty dollars ($50.00).

Third Offense: You may be fined up to five hundred dollars ($500.00).

For more information about PFO registration contact your local Conservation District or call  Natural Resources Division in Little Rock;   Monica Hancock, (501) 682-1611. 



 Nutrient Management plans are done every 5 years
Water Quality Tech, Travis Turner writes Nutrient  Management Plans with follow-ups as needed.  Soil samples are taken from landowner’s property and the results are used to recommend changes in applying litter or other fertilize. This gives producers guidance on placing the correct amount of nutrients on their land in accordance with their soil sample analysis. With an increasing number of registered poultry farms in addition to the cattle farmers needing nutrient guidance, the WQT’s work is vital to Sharp County. WQT also assists the NRCS District Conservationist in updating and writing other plans as needed.

Also each new NMP requires a litter sample.  Collect a quart ziplock bag of litter and take to the cooperative extension office to be sent off for analysis. There is a $35-$40 fee associated with the test.   This is only done once every 5 years when renewing  your NMP.



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The Arkansas Legislature voted to exempt sales taxes on utilities for structures used for agriculture purposes.  The meters must be certified through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.  The forms needed for certification are available on the Arkansas Farm Bureau website or you can contact one of their offices. 

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