Join us on Thursday, December 11, for a conversation with Hallie Shoffner on the ongoing agriculture crisis and its lasting impact on Arkansas farmers and the industry at large. A sixth-generation row crop farmer who lost her family farm due to current economic conditions, Hallie brings a deeply personal perspective to the challenges facing our agricultural communities. Her insight into how this crisis is reshaping livelihoods and the future of farming in Arkansas is both urgent and invaluable.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, December 11th 2025
Time: Lunch served at 11:30 AM | Lecture begins at 12:00 PM
Location: Copper Grill, Little Rock
All proceeds from this event goes to the Arkansas Times Investigative Reporting Fund.
About Hallie Shoffner
A sixth-generation Arkansas farmer, small business owner, and entrepreneur running for the United States Senate to fight for an Arkansas way of life. Born and raised on the same land her family farmed for more than a century, Hallie understands what it means to work hard and to fight for everything you have.
Earlier this year, when Arkansas faced the largest farm crisis in more than 40 years, she made the painful decision to close her family farm in order to protect the remaining land her family had worked for generations. She experienced firsthand how an economy built to benefit wealthy landowners and large corporations leaves working Arkansans behind.
She is a proud product of Arkansas public schools and earned a full-ride scholarship to Vanderbilt University. Hallie went on to receive her Master of Public Service from the Clinton School of Public Service and was selected as a Presidential Leadership Scholar, joining a bipartisan group of leaders dedicated to solving real-world challenges. She has also built and run small businesses, giving her firsthand experience in meeting payroll, creating jobs, and navigating the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in rural communities.
About the Arkansas Times Lecture Series
Our monthly speaker series brings newsmakers, policymakers, and seasoned political observers together for a behind-the-scenes look at the most pressing issues facing Arkansas. These lunch lectures raise money for the Arkansas Times Investigative Journalism Project. 100% of the proceeds will support expanding our newsroom, ensuring our capacity to hold leaders accountable and keep Arkansans informed.
With a shifting political landscape and critical decisions looming, the need for in-depth, unbiased reporting has never been greater. Your support enables us to grow our staff and strengthen our investigative capacity, making the Arkansas Times a vital journalistic watchdog.
In-person tickets are $100 and include lunch in the private dining room at the Copper Grill. Attendance is capped at 75, and previous events have sold out—so please don’t wait to secure your seat. Doors open at 11:30, and the Copper Grill buffet begins immediately afterward. The guest speaker will start shortly before noon, followed by a Q&A session. We will wrap up by 1 p.m. Virtual tickets are $50, providing you with Zoom access to the event and the opportunity to stay informed, no matter where you are.
Tickets
Virtual ticket holders will receive a zoom meeting link and passcode prior to event.
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Our monthly speaker series brings newsmakers, policymakers, and seasoned political observers together for a behind-the-scenes look at the most pressing issues facing Arkansas. These lunch lectures raise money for the Arkansas Times Investigative Journalism Project. 100% of the proceeds will support expanding our newsroom, ensuring our capacity to hold leaders accountable and keep Arkansans informed.
With a shifting political landscape and critical decisions looming, the need for in-depth, unbiased reporting has never been greater. Your support enables us to grow our staff and strengthen our investigative capacity, making the Arkansas Times a vital journalistic watchdog.
In-person tickets are $100 and include lunch in the private dining room at the Copper Grill. Attendance is capped at 75, and previous events have sold out—so please don’t wait to secure your seat. Doors open at 11:30, and the Copper Grill buffet begins immediately afterward. The guest speaker will start shortly before noon, followed by a Q&A session. We will wrap up by 1 p.m. Virtual tickets are $50, providing you with Zoom access to the event and the opportunity to stay informed, no matter where you are.
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Hallie's Bio
Hallie Shoffner is a sixth-generation Arkansas farmer, small business owner, and entrepreneur running for the United States Senate to fight for an Arkansas way of life. Born and raised on the same land her family farmed for more than a century, Hallie understands what it means to work hard and to fight for everything you have.
Earlier this year, when Arkansas faced the largest farm crisis in more than 40 years, she made the painful decision to close her family farm in order to protect the remaining land her family had worked for generations. She experienced firsthand how an economy built to benefit wealthy landowners and large corporations leaves working Arkansans behind.
She is a proud product of Arkansas public schools and earned a full-ride scholarship to Vanderbilt University. Hallie went on to receive her Master of Public Service from the Clinton School of Public Service and was selected as a Presidential Leadership Scholar, joining a bipartisan group of leaders dedicated to solving real-world challenges. She has also built and run small businesses, giving her firsthand experience in meeting payroll, creating jobs, and navigating the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in rural communities. You can learn more about Hallie's campaign for Senate by visiting her website.
Activity
Virtual ticket holders will receive a zoom meeting link and passcode prior to event.
