Press Release

On Wednesday, May 3, several of the Hempstead County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Women’s Committee members, and office staff brought approximately 160 watermelons to serve and give away to the employees of Arkansas Farm Bureau. This venture occurred to celebrate National Watermelon Day! They also brought promotional pamphlets and info about the Hope Watermelon Festival with them to even further promote Hope, our festival, and our sweet delicious melons!

Formed in 1935, Hempstead County Farm Bureau continues to be committed to promoting and protecting agriculture and the future of agriculture in our county, fostering our rural “way of life”, and educating our youth about agriculture and the importance of it.