Field to Film: Career Snapshots

Growing up, Monica Fuller was surrounded by the influence of parks and preservation. Her father served as a Park Superintendent at Lake Charles State Park, and his dedication left a lasting impression. Although she explored different paths in college, Monica eventually realized that her passion also lived where history, agriculture, and education meet. “When you…

Growing up in Newport, Arkansas, Whitney Shannon Haigwood never imagined her path would lead her from the classroom to the farm fields of the Delta, and eventually, to the pages of Delta Farm Press. Looking back, each step she took built the foundation for a career she’s passionate about today: telling the stories of farmers,…

Mark Holt, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Riceland, grew up around agriculture in Stuttgart but didn’t expect it to be his career. While attending the University of Arkansas, however, he saw that even finance and economics are part of agriculture. He knew then, even as he went to law school, he wasn’t getting…

It’s a fishy job but Lewis Boykin loves doing it. Boykin, a fish health extension associate at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Fish Health Lab, works directly with fisheries across Arkansas to help them ensure the product they sell meets acceptable commercial standards. He diagnoses the health and quality of fish populations and…

Growing up on a farm cultivated Hunter Biram’s passion for agriculture. His ambitions put him on a path where he could use his skills and passion to serve Arkansas farmers and ensure their success. Biram’s agriculture journey began on his family farm in Floral, Arkansas, where his family raised animals and had a peach orchard.…

Early mornings are a regular part of Robb Dedman’s life, especially in the summer to avoid the hottest part of the day. As an Ag Consultant and the owner of Ultimate Ag Consulting, he’s in rice or soybean fields in Southeast Arkansas, assisting and advising farmers as they grow their crops and prepare for harvest…