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Perry County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Perry County lies in the Arkansas River Valley with the Arkansas River forming its northern boundary and Fourche LaFave River cutting through the center. The landscape transitions from river bottoms to rolling foothills of the Ouachita Mountains.

Agriculture centers on cattle ranching in the hill country and row crop production in the Arkansas River bottom lands. The county also supports significant hay production and some poultry operations.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Arkansas
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Rice, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Hogs, Horses
Farms & Ranches~290 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~68,000 acres
Average Farm Size~202 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 "Perry 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 Perry County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on improving pasture management in the hills and protecting water quality along the Arkansas River. Wetland restoration projects support rice production sustainability.

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 Perry County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Perry 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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