Farmer Q&A: The Wootens

Q & A Conversation with Poultry Farmers O’Neil & Casey Wooten  O’Neil Wooten is a poultry farmer growing broiler chickens for Foster Farms on his Strong, Arkansas farm in Union County. O’Neil’s son Casey and daughter Wendi Laster live on the farm with their families and have their own broiler contracts with Foster Farms. Between […]

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Dairy Delicious: Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip Chicken Sliders

The 2018 Arkansas Dairy Foods Contest in Little Rock was a showcase for delicious dishes created by youth from around the state. June is Dairy Month, so we will be highlighting some of the best recipes from the event for the next four weeks. First up is a rich, flavorful recipe for Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip […]

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Throwback Thursday {Chicken Recipes}

Did you know that poultry is the leading agricultural industry in Arkansas? To show our love for our farmers, we had included some of our finest chicken recipes. Slow-Cooker Spinach Chicken   Light Chicken Salad   King Ranch Chicken   Hummus Crusted Chicken

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Homegrown Hero: Saline County Vet Brings Military Discipline to Farming

From Battlefields to Farm Fields ~ Veteran Signs Up for Farm Duty Damon Helton is a veteran farmer. Correction: Damon Helton is a veteran and a farmer. Helton is a decorated veteran of the U.S. armed forces with five deployments between Iraq and Afghanistan, but he’s a relative newcomer to agriculture. Still, watching Helton zoom […]

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Balsamic Chicken Thighs

In a house full of meat eaters, it can be difficult to come up with a quick dinner. But this balsamic chicken thigh recipe is fast and easy enough to throw together in the midst of chaos. In my house everything seems to happen all at once. The dogs are restless, because it won’t stop […]

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“Kitchen Sink” Soup with Chicken and Brown Rice

It’s hard enough being a mom with run-of-the-mill picky eater children. My husband is, too (and is flirting with diabetes). One child has impulsivity issues that can be traced back to wheat intake. It all makes planning five to seven meals a week a serious challenge. In trying to reduce simple starches in our diets, […]

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Cilantro Lime Chicken

This recipe for Cilantro Lime Chicken is a new favorite. The tangy cilantro and citrus lime flavors meld together beautifully and make this a recipe that’s perfect for enjoying on the patio or back porch.

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Hummus Crusted Chicken

All you need to make Hummus Crusted Chicken is your favorite hummus and some chicken breast. Then, boom, dinner is served.

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King Ranch Chicken

My mom used to make King Ranch Chicken, but I haven’t had it in years. Earlier this week I had a huge craving for it and wanted to make it immediately.

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Slow-cooker Spinach Chicken

After cooking this Slow Cooker Spinach Chicken for 8 hours, my house smelled fantastic. Robust garlic and Italian flavors give this soup-like dish a great balance. The chicken practically fell apart and is very tender.

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