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Union County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Union County sits in the West Gulf Coastal Plain with rolling hills covered in pine forests and the Ouachita River forming the northern boundary. El Dorado, known for its oil heritage, serves as the county seat.

Agriculture combines timber harvesting with cattle ranching and hay production on the coastal plain landscape. Some row crop production occurs in suitable areas, while forest management remains a significant component of the agricultural economy.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Arkansas
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Horses, Hogs, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~290 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~44,000 acres
Average Farm Size~187 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 "Union 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 Union County Operations

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

Forest stewardship programs help optimize timber production while maintaining wildlife habitat and water quality. Pasture improvement initiatives support cattle operations on former timberland converted to grazing.

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 Union County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Union 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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