Samuel Gutierrez+FollowMary Hightower’s legacy will shape Arkansas ag for yearsAfter 23 years, Mary Hightower is stepping down as the voice behind the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture—but her impact is here to stay. She transformed how Arkansas agriculture tells its story, connecting local agents and media, and making sure the hard work of our farmers and researchers gets the spotlight it deserves. Her journey from childhood neighborhood reporter to award-winning communicator is a reminder of how much one person can shape a community’s story. What changes have you noticed in local ag news over the years? How do you think her work will influence the next generation? #Business #Arkansas #Agriculture00Share
Timothy Bird+FollowMary Hightower’s legacy will shape Arkansas agMary Hightower’s impact on Arkansas agriculture communications is hard to overstate. After 23 years with the Division of Agriculture, she’s set to retire in 2026, leaving behind a legacy of connecting research, local stories, and expert voices to communities statewide. Her knack for building relationships with local agents and media helped make ag news more accessible and relevant, especially as traditional journalism shrank. It’s impressive how she transformed a department and inspired so many to see the value in clear, honest communication. What do you think makes someone’s work truly lasting in a community? #Business #Arkansas #Agriculture00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowBig Move: USDA’s Seth Meyer Heads to MizzouUSDA’s top economist, Seth Meyer, is making a homecoming! He’s set to take over as head of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri in 2026. After years of shaping ag policy in D.C., Meyer’s ready to dive deep into research and analysis back in Missouri. Major shakeup for ag policy nerds and anyone watching what’s next for food and farming! #Education #College #Agriculture00Share
