June 2024

The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program has honored agricultural families across the state for 77 years. This year, the program has selected a farm family that is familiar with the program.

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Former Clay County Farm Families attending the Jeremy Wiedeman Farms plaque presentation. Pictured with Jeremy, Amanda, Jayden and Kylie Wiedeman are: Randall Coleman, Mark Coleman and Walker Coleman – Farm Family 2016; Larry and Mary Wiedeman – Farm Family 1984; Tim Bauschlicher representing Wayne, Tim & Steve Bauschlicher – Farm Family 2004; David Hatcher, Hatcher Farms – Farm Family 2019; Keith Wolverton – Farm Family 1986; Mark Williams – Farm Family 1995. Attending the presentation, but not pictured is Mitch Brown – B & B Farms – 2020. (Photo/ Pam Lowe)

Life in a rural community brings joy and fulfillment to Amanda Wiedeman. She leads a busy family life, along with her job as an administrative assistant at 1st Choice Healthcare, and her service work in the community. She enjoys raising her chickens that provide eggs for the family. She and her family built their chicken house that provides ample space for roosting and laying eggs as well as a storage space. She also has a small garden where she grows vegetables and strawberries.

Clay County has a long tradition of outstanding farm families. The Clay County Farm Family Committee selects a family each year that represents the county’s agricultural community with pride as guardians of the soil through progressive endeavors that honor the county’s love of farming and family.