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Ouachita County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Ouachita County encompasses rolling hills of the Ouachita Mountains in the north and fertile river bottom lands along the Ouachita River. Camden serves as the county seat along the navigable river corridor.

The county combines timber production in the forested hills with row crop farming in the river bottoms, plus significant cattle operations. Poultry production has grown substantially with several major processing facilities nearby.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Arkansas
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Goats, Horses
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~42,000 acres
Average Farm Size~268 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 "Ouachita 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 Ouachita County Operations

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

Programs emphasize forest stewardship and wetland restoration along the Ouachita River corridor. Conservation efforts target soil health improvement in bottom land farming areas.

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 Ouachita County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Ouachita 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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