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Lawrence County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Black River bottomland creates fertile agricultural areas while surrounding hills provide timber and pasture resources. The landscape transitions from delta-type soils to upland areas typical of the region.

Rice production in river bottoms utilizes sophisticated irrigation and drainage systems for optimal yields. Cattle operations in upland areas complement row crop enterprises with some cotton and soybean production in rotation.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Arkansas
Top CommoditiesRice, Poultry, Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~440 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~260,000 acres
Average Farm Size~658 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 "Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Operations

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

Irrigation water management and drainage improvements receive priority funding for rice production systems. Riparian conservation along the Black River focuses on water quality protection and wildlife habitat enhancement.

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 Lawrence County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lawrence 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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