Howard County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and pine forests characterize the landscape with the Little River providing water resources. The terrain includes both upland areas suitable for timber and lower areas for agriculture.

Cattle ranching predominates with improved pastures scattered among forested areas. Some row crop production occurs in cleared areas with timber providing supplemental income for many operations.

Quick Facts


Region	Southwest Arkansas
Top Commodities	Poultry, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Horses, Sheep
Farms & Ranches	~350 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~249 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 "Howard 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 Howard County Operations

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

Silvopasture practices receive emphasis to integrate timber and livestock production sustainably. Cost-share programs assist with pasture renovation and water system development for cattle 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 Howard County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Howard 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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