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My family and I have always loved a good adventure, and there’s nothing like a passport program to spark our curiosity and get us exploring every corner of Arkansas. The Arkansas State Parks Passport turned us into park-hopping pros, proudly checking off state parks while exploring every corner of our home state. Now, with the new Arkansas Farm Trail Passport in hand, we’re excited to hit the road again—this time to discover family farms, connect with the folks raising and growing what we eat and uncover the homegrown treasures made right here in Arkansas.
There is a rising desire in humanity to know where our food comes from. Agriculture is the top industry in the state, yet many Arkansans aren’t aware of the many small farms and what they produce. Recognizing that Arkansans want to know more about our food sources, Arkansas Farm Bureau designated a collection of 22 farms across the state and developed the Arkansas Farm Trail Passport. The passport guides participants across the state to small farms where they can meet the farm families that produce our food and collect stamps to earn prizes.
While visiting the farms themselves is an adventure to be savored, the prizes with this adventure are unbelievable. The more stamps you collect, the bigger the prize, and there is an exclusive prize for the first three families. Let’s check out all the details of the program and then learn about some of the featured farms.
Get Your Passport
The Arkansas Farm Trail Passport can be picked up at any Arkansas Farm Bureau office across the state, or you can print it at home.
How It Works
Visit the farms listed on the passport, make a purchase and collect a stamp. When you have completed your passport, mail the passport and the submission form to the address found in the passport. Entries must be completed by November 30 and postmarked by December 5, 2025. One passport per household.
Note: Farm Bureau Membership is not required. However, members will receive an extra stamp.
The Prizes
- 3 stamps – Limited edition T-shirt
- 5 stamps – Rain gauge, garden spade, sticker, cup + T-shirt
- 10 stamps – $25 Gift Certificate to your favorite farm + T-shirt
- 15 stamps – Cooler + T-shirt
- The first three people to submit a completed passport will win a custom-made fire pit made by members of Arkansas FFA.
The Farms
There are 22 Arkansas farms on the passport trail. Some are open year-round, offering a variety of meat and produce. Some farms specialize in a single crop, such as strawberries or peaches, seasonally. It’s always important to check with each farm to find out their hours and operating schedules before making the drive. Here are a handful of our favorite farms on the list:
Holland Bottom Farm – Cabot
Holland Bottom Farm, right outside Cabot, Arkansas, is where Tim and Leslie Odom keep things real and simple, growing tasty stuff like strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, sweet corn and blackberries. They’ve been at it for almost 40 years, carrying on a family gig that’s now three generations strong. No fluff—just good, fresh produce straight from their fields to the stand on Bill Foster Memorial Hwy. Pick up a flat of strawberries and make Heavenly Filled Strawberries or Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread.
Dogwood Hills Guest Farm – Harriet
Dogwood Hills Guest Farm, tucked away near Harriet, Arkansas, is where Thomas, the “Reluctant Farmer,” Ruth and Grace Pepler make farm life feel like a fun, laid-back getaway. They’ve been running this homestead for years, raising cows, goats, chickens and more, all while welcoming folks to stay and pitch in with chores like milking or egg-collecting if they’re up for it. You can grab fresh goodies like lasagna or gnocchi from their farm store to take home, or just kick back and enjoy the Ozark views.
Jacksons Double J Brangus – Gentry
Jacksons Double J Brangus is a family-run operation led by Jeremy and Michelle Jackson, built on a legacy of raising registered Brangus and Ultrablack cattle. While they do offer cattle for those looking to strengthen their herds, their true pride lies in their quality beef products—exceptional cuts known for rich flavor and tenderness. Their focus is on producing reliable, high-quality beef that reflects their practical approach to ranching.
The Farmhouse on Persimmon Hill – Mansfield
The Farmhouse on Persimmon Hill is a family-run ranch operated by Tia and Ryan Broderick, who stumbled into farming after a wildfire in Colorado, which led them to relocate and purchase this land. What started with a single Katahdin lamb has grown into a thriving operation raising Katahdin hair sheep, Kunekune pigs and family milk cows. They’re all about keeping things natural and hands-on, offering raw cow’s milk for weekly pickups, along with beef, pork and lamb straight from the farm.
Richland Creek Farm & Market – El Dorado
Richland Creek Farm & Market is a small-scale operation run by Rhonda and Ken, blending their backgrounds in horticulture and engineering to grow specialty crops with a focus on sustainability. They’re known for their artisan jellies, especially mayhaw—a local favorite—made from their own harvests, alongside other fruits like blackberries, blueberries and muscadines. The farm also offers seasonal produce, free-range eggs, cut flowers and pumpkins, keeping things straightforward and tied to the land’s southern heritage.
With participating farms across the state, you are sure to find something special in your area. You can check out the full list of participating farms here so you can plan your next trip.
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