Ark. Code Ann. § 2-16-802

A coordinated, concerted effort by the various agencies affected by the thistle problem is necessary to realize a proper remedy and therefore it is requested that the State Plant Board, Arkansas Forestry Commission, Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, the several conservation districts, and all other interested agencies cooperate with each other and coordinate their efforts toward the eradication of thistles in this state.