Board invests $15,000 to cultivate industry’s next generation of leaders
Little Rock, AR (February 27, 2025) – The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board (ASPB), in partnership with the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board, is investing in the future of agriculture by sponsoring the Arkansas FFA and 4-H state officers' attendance at the 2025 Commodity Classic.
This $15,000 investment underscores ASPB’s commitment to supporting agriculture-driven Arkansas students. Through this sponsorship, ASPB is providing industry exposure to Arkansas college-level delegates while fostering the recruitment and retention of future agricultural leaders.
"The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board is always seeking new ways to promote our commodity" says Brad Doyle, a soybean producer from Poinsett County and chairman of the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. "The Commodity Classic provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn while proudly representing Arkansas on a national stage."
Attending Commodity Classic on behalf of the Arkansas State FFA Association:
Arkansas 2024-2025 State Officer Team
- Josie Wilkins, President | Lamar
- Noah Young, Secretary | Jackson County
- Haden Richardson, Reporter | Mayflower
- Lea Ellison Phelps, Southern District Vice President | Sheridan
- Jonah Savell, Eastern District Vice President | Salem
- Rainlyn Trawick, Northwest District Vice President | Quitman
Attending on behalf of Arkansas State 4-H:
Arkansas 2024-2025 4-H State Officer Team
- Connor Henry, President | Arkansas County 4-H
- Daley Rogers, First Vice President | Grant County 4-H
- Sylvana Burgess, Secretary | Jefferson County 4-H
- Channing Ashworth, Reporter | Washington County 4-H
- Caitlin Cooper, Delta District Vice President | White County 4-H
- Christian Trombley, Ouachita District Vice President | Howard County 4-H
- Sulli Schaffer, Ozark District Vice President | Benton County 4-H
Held March 2-4 in Denver, CO, the Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational event. Arkansas FFA and 4-H officers will gain practical, agriculture-based education from top industry leaders while exploring the latest technology.
"These students are future ag leaders and supporting them is an investment in the industry’s future," says Tommy Young, a producer from Jackson County and member of the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board. "The Commodity Classic provides a unique opportunity for them to experience grassroots advocacy and innovation firsthand."
ASPB was established to improve the sustainability and profitability of the soybean industry in Arkansas. As the state's largest row crop, soybeans contribute an annual economic impact of $2 billion, ranking Arkansas among the top 10 soybean-producing states. Learn more about the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board by visiting TheMiracleBean.com.
