Beth's Arkansas Product List

I've been threatening for ages to launch an Arkansas Products list, because a) I love buying and giving local and b) there is simply no good existing list for those who want to support our home state.

I offer this with one major disclaimer: it will obviously be impossible to list every fabulous Arkansas product.  So, keep the comments coming regarding missing businesses!  This will be a work-in-progress.

I challenged myself one year to give Arkansas-made products as Christmas gifts.  It was easier than it sounds between art and pottery for my mom and sister from Poor Richard's Art (http://www.poorrichardsart.com/), Aromatique candles, slingshots and Daisy/Red Ryder airguns for my dad and husband and so on - in fact, I successfully shopped mostly in historic downtown Rogers with that endeavor!  Don't forget things that are not necessarily Arkansas-made, but definitely locally inspired - see the list below.  There is easy rollover into the food category, too - see #6 in a previous post (http://carpediembeth.blogspot.com/2010/05/foodie-fun.html) and more ramblings to come...

Consider putting together an Arkansas Products gift basket (even the basket can be Arkansas-made!) with a copy of A Painted House, some food products, Aromatique Candles, a bottle of wine and more.  It's unique and memorable.  I even have included a cutting board shaped like the state of Arkansas from Babe's Boards in Rogers.  Howard and Marilyn Pennington don't have a website, but shoot me a note at beth@onsc.us and I'll share their phone number (rather than blast it on the internet). 

Without further ado, The List:

Arkansas Products
Abbey Brittle & Monk Sauce (http://www.subi.org/Abbey/sauce.htm)
A.G. Russell Knives (http://www.agrussell.com/)
Ally's Jelly (http://www.allysjelly.com/)
Andrew's Candy Company (http://www.andrewscandycompany.com/)
Arkansas Rice Depot (http://www.ricedepot.org/)
Aromatique Candles (http://www.aromatique.com/)
Bear Kingdom Vineyard (http://bearkingdom.com/) 
Brent and Sam's Cookies (http://www.brentandsams.com/)
Cavender's Greek Seasoning (http://www.greekseasoning.com/)
Cocoa Belle Chocolates  (http://www.cbchocolat.com/)
Daisy and Red Ryder Airguns (http://www.daisy.com/)
Doeling Dairy (http://www.doelingdairy.com/)
Fischer Honey Company (http://www.fischerhoney.com/)
First Nature Bird & Hummingbird Feeders (http://www.firstnature.net/)
Gibson Baskets (http://www.gibsonbaskets.com/)
House of Webster jams, jellies, salsas & more (http://www.houseofwebster.com/)
J and M Cheese Straws (http://www.jm-foods.com/)
Juanita's Candy Kitchen (http://www.juanitascandykitchen.com/)
Klappenbach Baker (www.klappenbachbakery.com/)
Liz and Linda's Pepper Jelly (http://www.lizandlindaspepperjelly.com/)
Martin Greer's Candies (http://www.martingreerscandies.com/)
McClard's BBQ Sauce (http://www.mcclards.com/)
Mountain Valley Water (http://www.mountainvalleyspringstore.com/)
Patticakes Fudge (http://www.patticakesbakery.net/)
Peace Bee Farms (http://www.peacebeefarm.com/)
Petit Jean Meats (http://www.petitjeanmeats.com/)
Ranger Bass Boats (http://www.rangerboats.com/)
Riceland Rice (http://www.riceland.com/)
Suzanne's Fruit Farm (http://www.suzannesfruitfarm.com/)
Two Brothers Canoe (http://www.twobrotherscanoe.com/)
Two Dumb Dames Fudge (http://www.twodumbdames.com/)
War Eagle Mill (http://www.wareaglemill.com/)

Arkansas Wine and Beer
Boscos Brewing Company (http://www.boscosbeer.com/)
Chateau Aux Arc Winery (http://www.chateauauxarc.com/)
Cowie Wine Cellars (http://www.cowiewinecellars.com/)
Diamond Bear Brewing Company (http://www.diamondbear.com/)
Hog Haus Brewing Company (http://www.hoghaus.com/)
Keels Creek Winery (http://www.keelscreek.com/)
Mount Bethel Winery (http://www.mountbethel.com/)
Post Familie Winery (http://www.postfamilie.com/)
Vino's Brew Pub (http://www.vinosbrewpub.com/)
Wiederkehr Wine Cellars (http://www.wiederkehrwines.com/)
Also: The Home Brewery for beer and wine making supplies (http://www.thehomebrewery.com/)

All Things Arkansas Artisan
Arkansas Delta Made (http://www.arkansasdeltamade.com/)
Poor Richard's Art (http://www.poorrichardsart.com/)
Gifts of Arkansas (http://www.giftsofarkansas.com/)
Arkansas Artists Registry (http://arkansasartistsregistry.com/)

Another great option: Heifer International has its world headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Visit their site to "give" a hive of bees, a flock, livestock, training and more to families in need.  It's a selfless gift that doesn't pile on the material things, AND an Arkansas-based charity!.  Visit http://www.heifer.org/. 
This is just a start - I'll follow up with a post on Arkansas books, authors, movies, directors, actors, shops & chains and more.  I'll also be adding to this list periodically.  Post your comments and suggestions, and thanks for your interest and love of Arkansas!