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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Crawford County
Crawford County is part of the Boston Mountains land resource region (MLRA 117). The county's mean elevation is about 845 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Crawford County sees 52.1 in of rain, a 60.0°F mean annual temperature.
Crawford County carries 21,236 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 45,688 acres. 765 farms operate in the county, averaging 182 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Arkansas |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Soybeans, Wheat, Corn |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Crawford County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
3913 Brooken Hill Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72908
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Crawford County Operations
Based on Crawford County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs balance bottomland crop production with mountain slope conservation and grazing management. Practices emphasize erosion control and riparian buffer protection.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Nearby Counties
Operators in Crawford County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Franklin County, Arkansas, Madison County, Arkansas, Sebastian County, Arkansas, Washington County, Arkansas, Adair County, Oklahoma, and Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Crawford 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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