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Izard County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rugged terrain in the Arkansas Ozarks with steep hills, valleys, and clear-running streams. White River forms the southern boundary providing some bottomland among predominantly mountainous landscape.

Small-scale cattle operations graze on hillside pastures with limited row crop production in valley areas. Forage production and hay making adapt to the challenging topography of the Ozark region.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central Arkansas
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Goats, Sheep, Floriculture, Horses
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~180,000 acres
Average Farm Size~320 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 "Izard 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 Izard County Operations

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

Erosion control and pasture management on steep slopes receive conservation priority funding. Programs support development of alternative water sources and rotational grazing systems adapted to mountainous terrain.

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 Izard County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Izard 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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