Pope County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Pope County sits in the Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, with the Arkansas River forming the southern boundary. Lake Dardanelle, created by a dam on the Arkansas River, provides water resources and recreational opportunities.

The county benefits from fertile river bottom lands supporting row crops like soybeans and corn, while the surrounding hills are ideal for cattle ranching and hay production. Poultry operations have expanded significantly in recent decades.

Quick Facts


Region	North Central Arkansas
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Hogs, Corn, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~450 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~170,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~210 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 "Pope 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 Pope County Operations

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

Programs support poultry waste management systems and nutrient management planning to protect Lake Dardanelle water quality. Conservation efforts include pasture improvement and riparian buffer establishment along tributaries.

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 Pope County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pope County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the Arkansas guide: Arkansas Farm Programs Guide

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