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Cross County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in the heart of the Arkansas Delta with flat alluvial plains and rich agricultural soils. The St. Francis River provides drainage and irrigation water.

Intensive row crop production with rice as the dominant crop along with soybeans and corn. Large-scale mechanized operations utilize center-pivot irrigation systems.

Quick Facts
RegionArkansas Delta
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Rice, Corn, Vegetables, Wheat, Grain sorghum
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~280,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,100 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 "Cross 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 Cross County Operations

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

Water management programs optimize rice irrigation while conserving groundwater resources for long-term sustainability. Conservation practices protect wetland habitats within agricultural landscapes.

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 Cross County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Cross County

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

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