Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling terrain with the Ouachita River flowing through fertile bottomland areas. Forested hills provide timber resources while river bottoms offer prime agricultural land.

Mixed farming operations include row crops in bottomland areas and cattle ranching on upland pastures. Rice production utilizes river water for irrigation while timber harvesting provides additional farm income.

Quick Facts


Region	Central Arkansas
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cattle & calves, Horses, Vegetables, Goats, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches	~460 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~67,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~134 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 "Hot Spring 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 Hot Spring County Operations

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

Water conservation programs support efficient irrigation systems for rice production along the river. Forest stewardship initiatives promote sustainable timber management integrated with agricultural operations.

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 Hot Spring County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Hot Spring 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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