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St. Francis County, Arkansas
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
St. Francis County lies in the heart of the Mississippi River Delta with extremely flat, fertile alluvial soils crisscrossed by drainage ditches. The L'Anguille River flows through the center while Crowley's Ridge forms the western border.
This prime Delta farmland supports intensive row crop production of rice, soybeans, cotton, and corn on large mechanized farms. Sophisticated irrigation and drainage systems maximize production on some of Arkansas's most fertile soils.
Quick Facts
| Region | Eastern Arkansas Delta |
| Top Commodities | Rice, Soybeans, Cotton, Corn, Wheat |
| Farms & Ranches | ~190 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~360,000 acres (approx.) |
| Average Farm Size | ~1,895 acres (approx.) |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "St. Francis 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 St. Francis County Operations
Based on St. Francis County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water management programs are essential for efficient irrigation and drainage in this intensive rice and row crop region. Conservation efforts focus on precision agriculture and water quality protection through cover crops and nutrient management.
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 St. Francis County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in St. Francis County?"
Your Next Steps in St. Francis 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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