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Little River County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Red River bottomland provides fertile agricultural soils along the southern border with Oklahoma. Rolling hills covered in pine and hardwood forests characterize the northern portions of the county.

River bottom agriculture focuses on row crop production including soybeans, cotton, and some specialty crops. Cattle ranching utilizes hill country pastures while timber harvesting provides additional income for many operations.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Arkansas
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Horses, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~310 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~170,000 acres
Average Farm Size~481 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 "Little River 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 Little River County Operations

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

Soil conservation practices receive emphasis in rolling terrain to prevent erosion and maintain productivity. Integrated forest and agricultural management programs support diverse income streams for landowners.

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 Little River County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Little River 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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