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Michelle serves as the Executive Vice President of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association, where she has the privilege of advocating for Arkansas’s cattle producers and sharing the story of agriculture every day. She earned her bachelor’s in Agricultural Communications from Auburn University and received a Master’s from Texas Tech in the same subject. Michelle is passionate about helping people better understand the importance of agriculture.

At home, Michelle and her husband, Ryan, stay busy chasing their daughter, Cassidy, and enjoying life with their two dogs and two cats. Whether she’s working on legislation, planning leadership programs, or connecting with producers across the state, Michelle believes the best part of agriculture is the people.

As President of Arkansas Women in Agriculture, Michelle is excited to help create opportunities for women to connect, learn from one another, and celebrate the many ways they make a difference in Arkansas agriculture. She looks forward to continuing to grow a strong community of women who support and inspire one another.

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Madison is a graduate of Southern Arkansas University where she received a B.S in Agriculture Business and a M.B.A with Agriculture emphasis. Madison and her husband, Michael, live in Jonesboro, AR where she serves as a Crop Insurance Servicing Agent for Rabo AgriFinance. Madison’s time spent in her local FFA chapter began her love for agriculture, allowing her to see the impact that it has on the world.

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Lauren works for Greenway Equipment as their Marketing and Events Coordinator. She grew up in agriculture and showed cattle for more than 10 years.

She and her husband reside in Benton, and love the outdoors.

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Claire grew up on a cow-calf operation in Hope, Arkansas. She decided to plant roots in her hometown by buying land and is working to grow her herd. She is a program technician for the United States Department of Agriculture – Farm Service Agency in the Hempstead/Nevada County office. Claire has a passion for agriculture and helping producers in any way she can. She is also married to her high school sweetheart.

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Sydney is a full-time farmer in White County, raising beef cattle. She’s married to a fourth-generation cattle farmer and a mom to two. She also serves as the treasurer for the White County Cattlemen’s Association.

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Kim is the Owner Operator of Huffman Family Farms LLC in Jonesboro where they run a cow/calf operation and manage a direct to consumer farm store. She is married and has four grown children and three grand children. Kim is also actively involved in Farm bureau as well as Arkansas Cattlemen’s.

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Noralee works as the Membership and Communications Director for the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association, where she works to connect producers, strengthen membership, and communicate the work of the cattle industry across the state. She grew up on and still resides on her family’s cow/calf operation raising Brangus and Angus cattle along with Bermuda hay, and currently, she manages about 40 head of mama cows of her own. Being raised in agriculture shaped both her career and passion for the industry. Through Noralee’s work and personal involvement in cattle production, she enjoys telling the story of agriculture and highlighting the hardworking producers who keep it moving forward.

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Catherine Nguyen grew up on a cow-calf farm in Benton County, where she developed a strong foundation in agriculture through raising livestock and participating in a variety of farm activities. She began showing market lambs at age five and later steers, sparking a lifelong passion for the industry.

An active 4-H member, Catherine participated in numerous events and served as a State 4-H Officer At Large. She studied Agricultural Business at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, where she was involved in student government and served as Aggie Society president, before earning her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business with a minor in Economics from Oklahoma State University, graduating cum laude.

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Crystal Ahrens Rouillier is a dedicated agriculturalist with deep roots in Arkansas farming. As the fourth-generation owner of her family’s diversified livestock operation in Lamar, she continues a proud legacy while ensuring its future. A passionate educator, she serves as an animal and meat science professor at Arkansas Tech University, shaping the next generation of industry leaders. Her work in meat science and agritourism bridges the gap between consumers and agriculture. Beyond her career, she actively mentors youth as a 4-H leader, instilling confidence and skills in aspiring agriculturalists. Crystal is committed to being both a strong voice and leader in the industry.

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Brittney Schrick lives in Conway, AR, with her husband, Zach, and their three daughters. She wasn’t raised in agriculture, but once she got started, she found a passion for it that has only grown. For more than 10 years, Brittney has worked for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture as the state Family Life Specialist. She leads the statewide Farm Stress Management and Resilience Project, which supports the mental health, safety, and suicide prevention needs of farmers, ranchers, and farm families.

With a background in Human Development and Family Studies, Brittney focuses on the experiences of women and girls, especially motherhood and balancing work and family. She has attended the Arkansas Women in Agriculture conference for several years as both a vendor and a participant. Brittney enjoys connecting with the women of this organization and looks forward to learning from them and sharing what she knows.

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Charlee Howard is a graduate of Beebe High School, where she was actively involved in FFA, competing in career development events and exhibiting market lambs. She earned her associate degree from Arkansas State University–Beebe and later completed her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education and Extension at the University of Arkansas.

She currently serves as an Inspector III in the Plant Industries Division with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Outside of her professional role, Charlee remains engaged in agriculture through her family’s farming operation, where they raise cattle, goats, sheep, and chickens. She resides with her family—Ryne, Ryder, and Honey.

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Chelsey Russell is a Magnolia, Arkansas native who is deeply involved in the agricultural industry through both her education and daily work. Alongside her husband and three children, she helps operate three broiler houses, emphasizing the importance of family in their farming operation.

She is currently pursuing a degree in Agricultural Business with a minor in Poultry Science at Southern Arkansas University, where she also works as a student employee on the university farm. Through her experiences across multiple areas of agriculture, Chelsey is committed to continual growth while building a strong foundation for her family’s future.

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Hailey lives in Gurdon with her husband, Brady, and daughter, Whitley. On their farm, they currently run a small grower and meat chicken operation. Hailey I grew up in Lonoke County and was an active FFA member. She’s continuing my education through Arkansas State University, studying agribusiness and currently works as an insurance agent for Shelter Insurance in Arkadelphia.

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Danielle Rudolph is a first-generation farmer based in Huntsville, Arkansas, where she and her husband, Tye, operate Rudolph Farms alongside their 6-year-old daughter. Their operation is a cow-calf farm that has recently expanded to include hair sheep and direct-to-consumer beef sales.

She is actively involved in agricultural leadership and service, serving on the Madison County Farm Bureau Board, the Women’s Leadership Committee, the Poultry Commodity Committee, and as chair of both the Small Ruminants Committee and the Madison County Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Danielle is also a volunteer 4-H leader with the Valley 4-H Club and an alumna of the program.

In addition to her work in agriculture, she is a Certified Agriculture Literacy Educator and works as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas.

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Chalet Gustafson and her husband own and operate six broiler houses in Morganton, Arkansas. Together, they manage a diverse agricultural operation that includes custom stocker calves, a cow/calf herd, a custom litter company, and hay production. Raised on a small cattle farm, Chalet was actively involved in 4-H and FFA throughout her youth. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing but is currently focused on raising their two young children at home. Chalet remains deeply engaged in the agricultural community as a member of both the Van Buren County and Arkansas Cattlemen’s Associations, the Van Buren County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee, and the Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers program. She is also an active participant in her local county Farm Bureau. In 2025, the Gustafson family was honored as the Van Buren County Farm Family of the Year and named a top-three finalist for the YF&R Ag Achievement Award.

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Julia is a sixth generation agriculturalist and the first woman in her family to pursue a degree in agriculture. Julia grew up in the livestock industry, 4-H, and FFA. She’s currently a student at Southern Arkansas University and is active in SAU Cattlemen’s, Collegiate Farm Bureau, and Sigma Alpha.

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Shaylee Smith is a student at Arkansas State University who developed her passion for agriculture through FFA during high school, where she participated in CDEs and helped manage her school greenhouse.

In college, she serves as President of the FFA Alumni Chapter and supports agricultural events at Arkansas State University. She has also volunteered at local livestock shows, further expanding her experience and knowledge in animal agriculture.

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Grayson Burton is a junior Agricultural Business major at Southern Arkansas University with a lifelong passion for agriculture. She grew up showing and breeding market swine and was active in FFA, where she developed leadership and communication skills. In college, she is a member of Sigma Alpha sorority and supports Heifer International through its philanthropy efforts. Grayson is especially interested in agricultural finance and hopes to build a career supporting producers and rural communities through financial services.

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Gracie Potter is a senior at Arkansas Tech University, originally from Waldron, Arkansas, where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education with a minor in Leadership. She is highly involved on campus, serving as President of the Beta Tau Chapter of Sigma Alpha, President of the ATU Rodeo Team, a Department Ambassador for Agriculture and Tourism, and a Social Media Ambassador for the College of Business and Economic Development.

Outside of academics, Gracie is an avid horsewoman who trains and exercises horses and competes for various rodeo queen titles across Arkansas and Oklahoma.