ACA Awards Senator Caldwell Legislator of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association Names Senator Ronald Caldwell as 2025 Legislator of the Year

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has recognized Senator Ronald Caldwell of Wynne and District 10 as its 2025 Legislator of the Year, honoring his steadfast leadership and advocacy for Arkansas agriculture.

As Chair of the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee, Caldwell has been a strong champion for policies that strengthen farm viability, support agricultural research, and protect rural livelihoods. His legislative priorities have included securing stable funding for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, streamlining sales-tax exemptions for farm equipment and inputs, and working toward balanced solutions on field burning regulations.

“Senator Caldwell’s leadership has been instrumental in ensuring that Arkansas’s cattle producers have the resources, policies, and support they need to succeed,” said ACA Executive Vice President Michelle Bufkin Horton. “His commitment to our industry is evident in every legislative session.”

In addition to his chairmanship, Caldwell serves on key committees including Revenue & Taxation, Legislative Council, Joint Budget, and numerous subcommittees. His decades-long service to Arkansas reflects a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within agriculture.

For more information about ACA’s Legislator of the Year award and other 2025 honorees, visit www.arbeef.org.