Agricultural Council of Arkansas

What Agricultural Council of Arkansas does

The Agricultural Council of Arkansas is a member-driven non-profit trade association founded in 1939 and headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. It serves row-crop farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses across Arkansas through advocacy, information services, networking, and leadership development. The organization's core offerings include a tiered membership program (individual dues not publicly disclosed), a three-tier corporate sponsorship program (Harvest at $5,000+, Delta at $2,500, and Seed at $1,000), and the Ag Comp Self-Insured Fund, a workers compensation insurance program established in 1992 that provides coverage for agricultural operations including H2A employers, cotton gin/warehouse operations, grain elevators, and farm supply businesses. Additional products include a Political Action Committee (The AG PAC, established 2014), the Presidents' Scholarship Trust (a 501(c)(3) charitable arm), and year-round state and federal advocacy on agricultural policy.

The Ag Council operates as a community-led organization with several hundred members and thousands of followers, delivering information through newsletters, a blog, webinars, podcasts, and an active social media presence across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Member engagement is driven by an annual meeting in December, quarterly board meetings, and special meetings. The organization facilitates member representation on commodity boards (Corn/Grain Sorghum, Soybean, Rice, Wheat), the State Plant Board, the National Cotton Council, and Cotton Incorporated.

The Ag Council does not develop proprietary technology. Its technical footprint consists of a website (agcouncil.net), digital content distribution, and partnership integrations with third-party precision agriculture and sustainability platforms (Delta Plastics/Pipe Planner, Chicot Irrigation, Indigo Ag, Bayer ForGround, Corteva, Truterra). Revenue is generated through membership dues, corporate sponsorships, workers compensation premiums through Ag Comp, voluntary PAC contributions, and charitable donations. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors composed of member-nominated individuals, with day-to-day operations led by an Executive Vice President. It is a non-profit entity with no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no public financial disclosures.

Name

Agricultural Council of Arkansas

Legal name

Agricultural Council of Arkansas

Website

https://agcouncil.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Agricultural Council of Arkansas is a member-driven non-profit trade association founded in 1939 that advocates for Arkansas row-crop farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses through policy advocacy, networking events, information services, and a workers compensation insurance program (Ag Comp).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Trade Association

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL), Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH), Agricultural Equipment (Agri-Mechanics) Service & Repair (EDAOAEAI)

Keywords

• Agricultural advocacy
• Farm trade association
• Agricultural membership
• Workers compensation insurance
• Row crop farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses. Provides access to advocacy, information, networking, and other member benefits.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sustaining memberships at three levels: Harvest ($5,000+), Delta ($2,500), and Seed ($1,000). Sponsors receive logo placement on website and newsletter, recognition at meetings, direct marketing opportunities to membership, and policy collaboration.
3. Workers Compensation Insurance (Ag Comp): The Agriculture Group Compensation Self-Insured Fund (Ag-Comp SIF) provides workers compensation coverage for agricultural businesses. Created September 1, 1992, this program serves as a major member benefit offering competitive premiums, loss control services, and claims management.
4. Political Action Committee (AG PAC): Non-partisan state-focused PAC established in 2014. Funded through voluntary contributions from individuals and businesses up to $5,000 per calendar year. Provides campaign contributions to candidates for public office who support agricultural interests.
5. Scholarship Trust Donations: 501(c)(3) charitable arm accepting donations for the Presidents' Scholarship supporting students in agricultural learning at Arkansas higher education institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Agricultural Council of Arkansas is a member-driven non-profit trade association that advocates on behalf of Arkansas row-crop farmers, landowners, and agribusinesses. It delivers advocacy at state and federal levels, networking events, information services, and leadership development opportunities. The organization also operates the Ag Comp Self-Insured Fund providing workers compensation insurance for agricultural operations and maintains a scholarship trust for agricultural students.

Product overview

The Agricultural Council of Arkansas is a member-driven non-profit organization serving Arkansas farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses through advocacy, information, networking, and leadership programs. The organization offers membership and corporate sponsorship programs (Harvest, Delta, Seed tiers) as its primary revenue mechanisms. Core services include year-round advocacy at state and federal levels, regular information delivery via newsletters and webinars, networking events including annual and board meetings, and facilitation of leadership opportunities on commodity boards. The organization also operates the Ag Comp Self-Insured Fund for workers compensation insurance and maintains a Presidents' Scholarship Trust for agricultural education. Land stewardship programming covers soil health, water management, crop protection, air quality, and wildlife habitat conservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program
• Sponsorship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Workers compensation insurance program has saved member operations many thousands of dollars

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ag Comp Self Insured FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 1992Workers compensation self-insured fund created by Ag Council membership to provide affordable insurance for agricultural businesses. Fund managers are elected Ag Council members.
• Field to MarketcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and marketing partner. Field to Market is a collaboration working to improve sustainability in agriculture production.
• One Good IdeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and marketing partner focused on sustainable agriculture innovation.
• U.S. Cotton Trust ProtocolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and marketing partner providing sustainability verification for U.S. cotton production.
• USA Rice Stewardship InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCPP grant partnership between USA Rice, Ducks Unlimited and other industry companies providing financial and technical resources to rice farmers for water efficiency and wildlife habitat.
• University of Arkansas System Division of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey research and education partner providing extension services, soil testing, water resources, and agricultural research for Arkansas farmers.
• Arkansas Discovery FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner program under the U of A Division of Agriculture focusing on practical farm-level research.
• Arkansas Association of Conservation DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting local management of soil and water resources through conservation districts.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner providing conservation programs, technical and financial assistance for farmland conservation, wildlife habitat, and water quality.
• Arkansas State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and education partner including Arkansas Biosciences Institute and student research programs.
• Arkansas Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner including Natural Resources Division, State Plant Board, and various conservation programs.
• Winrock International Arkansas I-Fund & Delta I-FundcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrecision agriculture and innovation partner providing funding for agricultural technology and entrepreneurship in Arkansas.
• Delta Plastics (Pipe Planner)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartner stakeholder with Delta Plastics for Pipe Planner irrigation efficiency software that provides GPS mapping-based pipe hole selection to maximize irrigation efficiency on farms.
• AgriCapturecoreTechnology or IntegrationCarbon/climate program partner for emissions reduction and carbon credit programs.
• Indigo Ag (Indigo Carbon)coreTechnology or IntegrationCarbon/climate program partner for carbon sequestration and marketplace programs.
• Bayer Crop Science (ForGround)coreTechnology or IntegrationCarbon/climate program partner and sponsor providing sustainability and carbon initiatives for farmers.
• Corteva AgrisciencescoreTechnology or IntegrationCarbon/climate program partner and major sponsor with sustainability and digital solutions for agriculture.
• TruterracoreTechnology or IntegrationCarbon program partner providing sustainability verification and carbon credit programs.
• Nutrien Ag Solutions (FarmSmart)coreTechnology or IntegrationCarbon program partner and sponsor providing sustainable agriculture programs and solutions.
• National Cotton CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAg Council is a Certified Producer Interest Organization helping select leadership for the NCC including positions representing Arkansas, Mid-South Region, and the United States.
• Cotton BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAg Council helps recommend individuals to serve on the Cotton Board overseeing the Cotton Research & Promotion Program representing U.S. Upland cotton.
• Cotton IncorporatedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAg Council helps recommend individuals to serve on the board of Cotton Incorporated, the not-for-profit company providing cotton research, marketing, and promotion.
• Arkansas Agriculture Hall of FameminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAg Council holds a seat on the selection committee and helps with nominations of individuals to recognize significant achievement in agriculture.
• Arkansas Game and Fish CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for wildlife habitat programs including Acres for Wildlife, Arkansas Waterfowl RICE Program, Deer Management Assistance Program, and other wildlife conservation initiatives.
• Arkansas Natural Heritage CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for wildlife habitat preservation and biodiversity efforts on working farmlands.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation: The primary general-purpose agricultural trade association in Arkansas, serving farmers and ranchers across all commodity segments. Directly comparable as a state-level Arkansas ag advocacy organization competing for the same farmer member base, sponsorships, and policy influence.
• National Cotton Council: The central US cotton industry association, with which the Ag Council is a Certified Producer Interest Organization helping select leadership for Arkansas, Mid-South, and US positions. Directly comparable as a commodity-focused advocacy body with which the Ag Council coordinates on cotton policy and board appointments.
• USA Rice: The US rice industry advocacy organization with which the Ag Council partners through the USA Rice Stewardship Initiative. Directly comparable as a US commodity advocacy body representing rice farmers, a key Arkansas row crop segment served by the Ag Council.
• National Corn Growers Association: US national corn grower advocacy organization for which the Ag Council facilitates Arkansas member leadership on Research & Promotion Boards. Comparable as a commodity-specific US advocacy organization with shared leadership pipeline and policy advocacy functions.
• American Soybean Association: US national soybean farmer advocacy organization. Comparable as a commodity-specific advocacy body, with the Ag Council facilitating Arkansas representation on national soybean leadership bodies, paralleling its role for corn, rice, wheat, and cotton.
• U.S. Wheat Associates: US wheat industry export and advocacy organization. Comparable as a commodity-focused national trade body, with the Ag Council facilitating Arkansas member participation on wheat Research & Promotion Boards through its leadership pipeline.
• U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol: Sustainability verification program for US cotton production, listed as a core partner of the Ag Council. Comparable as a cotton-industry sustainability initiative intersecting directly with the Ag Council's Land Stewardship programming and Arkansas cotton grower base.

Broad incumbents

• American Farm Bureau Federation: The largest US general agricultural trade association, with a state affiliate network including Arkansas Farm Bureau. Comparable as a national advocacy and member services organization, though much broader in scope (all of US agriculture vs. Arkansas row crops) and operates as an umbrella for state-level peers.

Regional players

• Texas Farm Bureau: State-level agricultural trade association serving Texas farmers with similar advocacy, insurance, and member service offerings. Comparable as a peer state-level ag association in a neighboring Southern state, though it does not directly compete for Arkansas members.

Others

• Field to Market: Multi-stakeholder sustainability alliance for US agriculture, listed as a core research and marketing partner of the Ag Council. Comparable as a sustainability-focused ecosystem partner addressing row crop environmental outcomes, though not a competing member organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AgCouncilofAr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/AgCouncilofAR
• Facebookfacebook.com/AgCouncilofAR
• Instagraminstagram.com/AgCouncilofAR

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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