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Phillips County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Phillips County sits in the Mississippi River Delta with flat, fertile alluvial soils and the Mississippi River forming the eastern border. The landscape is characterized by vast agricultural fields broken by drainage ditches and scattered woodlots.

This is prime Delta farmland dominated by large-scale row crop operations growing cotton, soybeans, corn, and rice. The rich alluvial soils and flat terrain support some of Arkansas's most intensive agricultural production.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Arkansas Delta
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Cotton, Corn, Rice, Wheat, Hogs
Farms & Ranches~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~380,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,600 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 "Phillips 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 Phillips County Operations

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

Conservation efforts emphasize cover crops and nutrient management to protect water quality in the Mississippi River watershed. The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program targets critical wetland and riparian buffer restoration.

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 Phillips County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Phillips 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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