Craighead County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located on Crowley's Ridge with distinctive loess hills and fertile agricultural valleys. The St. Francis and Cache Rivers provide drainage for extensive farmland.

Intensive row crop production dominates agriculture with large-scale rice, soybean, and corn operations. The county leads Arkansas in rice production with highly mechanized farming.

Quick Facts


Region	Northeast Arkansas
Top Commodities	Cotton, Soybeans, Rice, Corn, Vegetables, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches	~385 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~280,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~721 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 "Craighead 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 Craighead County Operations

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

Water management programs optimize irrigation efficiency for rice production while protecting groundwater resources. Conservation tillage practices maintain soil health in intensive cropping systems.

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 Craighead County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Craighead 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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