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Mississippi County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Mississippi River Delta with perfectly flat terrain and exceptionally fertile alluvial soils deposited over millennia. The Mississippi River forms the eastern boundary while numerous sloughs and drainage channels cross the landscape.

Large-scale rice production dominates agriculture with sophisticated irrigation systems and precision-leveled fields throughout the delta. Cotton, soybeans, and corn are grown in rotation while catfish aquaculture utilizes constructed ponds.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Arkansas
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Cotton, Rice, Corn, Wheat, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~520,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,900 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 "Mississippi 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 Mississippi County Operations

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

Water management infrastructure receives major program emphasis including irrigation efficiency and tailwater recovery systems. Wetland conservation programs balance agricultural drainage needs with waterfowl habitat preservation.

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 Mississippi County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Mississippi 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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