ACA Awards Sam Tabler with Producer of the Year
- Arkansas Cattlemen's Association
- Aug 12
- 1 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association Honors Sam Tabler as 2025 Producer of the Year
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has named Sam Tabler of Logan County as the 2025 Producer of the Year, recognizing his outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to the Arkansas cattle industry.
Tabler manages a 1,500-acre commercial cow/calf and hay operation in Scott County, overseeing 250 Red Angus-based cows. He emphasizes rotational grazing, data-driven breeding, and preconditioning practices to boost herd performance and marketability. His attention to soil health and forage production serves as a model for producers across the state.
With a career spanning 37 years as an Animal Scientist with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, Tabler has conducted impactful cattle and forage research, sharing findings through outreach and producer education. His service includes an international appointment as an Agriculture Advisor in Iraq, where he helped improve farming practices — earning recognition from both the U.S. Department of State and USDA.
“Sam Tabler’s career is defined by service, innovation, and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of producers,” said ACA Executive Vice President Michelle Bufkin Horton. “He exemplifies the leadership our industry needs to thrive.”
Since retiring from federal service, Tabler continues to lead educational efforts through training videos, county meetings, and national conferences.
For more information on ACA’s Producer of the Year award, visit www.arbeef.org.
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