Ag for Autism

10/21/2026

🎉 BIG birthday shoutout to board member, Josh Rupard, today! 🥳

We’re lucky to have Josh on our team and appreciate everything he does to help us make a difference!

Help us show Josh some birthday love today! 🎂🎈

10/21/2026

Lace up your sneakers and bring your furry friends for the 6th Annual Furry 5K with Arkansas State University College of Agriculture!

Saturday, October 24th
Starts at the College of Agriculture, A-State campus
Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. | Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
Registration fee: $5

The course will be marked, with water stations along the way. Scan the QR code to register!

Dress your dog in their best look—Halloween costumes are encouraged—for a chance to win Cutest Dog!

With recent reports of respiratory illnesses such as kennel cough, please bring your dog only if they are healthy. Owners are responsible for deciding whether participating is right for their dogs and for bringing them at their own risk.

We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=215301

10/21/2026

Reid Tacker & I snapped some selfies tonight while his momma did what she does best 🌟

I can talk about our organization all day long, but Lauryn Tacker… Lauryn is the MVP of all the things advocacy 🙌🏽 She is the best at helping families with autistic kiddos navigate their day-to-day journeys, all the waivers, resources, therapies, and so much more!

If you didn’t get a chance to speak with Lauryn today… Or if you have questions in general please let her help you 💚💙

Email us anytime and we can loop her in, or email her directly at [email protected] 📧

10/20/2026

🧩 Join us TONIGHT for the Delta Special Needs Summit!

This is a wonderful opportunity for families to connect with valuable community resources, learn about available services, and build relationships with others who understand their journey!

📍 Ridgewood Baptist Church | Forrest City, AR
📅 Tonight, October 20th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

Whether you’re looking for support, resources, or simply a community that understands, we encourage you to come out and be part of this special evening! 💙💚

10/16/2026

Grab your running shoes and meet us at the Arkansas State University College of Agriculture for our 6th Annual Furry 5K run next weekend!

Bring your furry baby in their cutest costume for a chance to win the cutest dog award! 🐶

We want to specifically thank stAte College of Ag for hosting this event as a benefit for us, and also Cato Pet Hospital- Jonesboro for providing the awards to all the winners!

See you next weekend! 💙💚

Join the College of Agriculture for Homecoming on October 24!

Start the day with the 6th Annual Furry 5K benefiting Ag for Autism, then stop by Tailgate City at 3 p.m. for food prepared by our Aggie Market and time with fellow Red Wolves before kickoff against Georgia State at 6 p.m.

We look forward to celebrating Homecoming with our College of Agriculture community!

10/14/2026

🫧 Something fun is coming!

We are so excited to partner with Jonesboro Soap and Bath Co for an upcoming fundraiser! 🌟

We will be selling soap, candles, and laundry detergent, all to support our mission of making a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families! 🩵

More details to come in the next few days, so keep your eyes peeled! 👀

10/06/2026

🎃🍬 TRUNK OR TREAT IS COMING! 🍬🎃

Grab those costumes and candy buckets and come hang out with us for a sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat! 👻

📍 Jonesboro Overhead Door
📅 Tuesday, October 27th
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM

Bring the kiddos out to enjoy Halloween in a fun, sensory-friendly environment and let them rack up on all the candy their little buckets can hold! 🍭🍫🍬

We’ll have trunks set up with different themes for the kids to check out, plenty of treats, and an AMAZING Halloween setup ready for everyone to enjoy! 🎃👻

Of course this wouldn't be possible without Greg Vance, so we want to send a huge thank you to him, his team, and Jonesboro Overhead Door for providing such an awesome space for us to host this event and always being so supportive of our mission and the families we serve. 💙

We can’t wait to see all of our little ghosts, superheroes, princesses, dinosaurs, and everything in between! 🎃

Come see us October 27th from 6:30–7:30 PM!

10/06/2026

🚗💥 ONE DOLLAR could put YOU behind the wheel in the derby!

Yep… for just $1 a ticket, you have the chance to drive a vehicle donated by the Smoking Skulls Motorcycle Club IN THE DERBY! 🤯🔥

How crazy fun is that?! And the best part? Every dollar raised goes right back to helping and supporting local autistic kids! 💙

Not interested in getting behind the wheel? No problem! Come out to the Greene County Fairgrounds on November 7th and watch all the action from the stands. It’s sure to be a GOOD time! 🏁💥

Reach out to any member of the Smoking Skulls Motorcycle Club for tickets or more information!

Only 5 more Saturdays until the Carnage for a Cause Demolition Derby benefiting Ag for Autism! Mark those calendars. We will be doing a car and mower raffle! First winner gets choice and will get to drive a provided vehicle in the mwfa or mower heat! Second winner will get to be in the heat not chosen. Only $1 a ticket or $20 for an armstretch of tickets. Contact any member for tickets.

10/01/2026

What a great time we had at Sensory Day at the NEA District Fair! 💙🎡

We want to send a HUGE thank you to the NEA District Fair Board for continuing to provide this special blocked off time for children and families who benefit from a more sensory friendly fair experience. Having this dedicated time to enjoy the fair in a calmer, more comfortable environment means so much to the families we serve, and we are incredibly thankful for the Fair Board’s continued support of our autism community.

So many smiles, so much fun, and some pretty great memories made! We look forward to Sensory Day every year, and this year definitely didn’t disappoint! 👏🏽

Thank you, NEA District Fair, for helping make our community a more inclusive place! 🧩