Benton County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Northwestern corner of Arkansas featuring Ozark Mountain foothills and the Illinois River valley. War Eagle Creek and other clear streams flow through limestone bluffs.

Intensive poultry production dominates agriculture with large-scale broiler operations throughout the county. Cattle grazing on native and improved pastures supports the region's growing beef industry.

Quick Facts


Region	Northwest Arkansas
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Horses, Floriculture, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~890 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~220,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~121 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Benton County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Benton County Operations

Based on Benton County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Programs address nutrient management from poultry operations and water quality protection in the Illinois River basin. Conservation practices focus on pasture improvement and waste utilization.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Benton County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Benton County?"

Your Next Steps in Benton County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the Arkansas guide: Arkansas Farm Programs Guide

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