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Woodruff County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Woodruff County lies in the Mississippi River Delta with the Cache River meandering through the flat agricultural landscape. The White River Wildlife Refuge occupies significant bottomland hardwood forests in the southern portion.

This Delta county specializes in rice production utilizing sophisticated irrigation systems on the flat, fertile alluvial soils. Soybeans, cotton, and corn are rotated with rice, while remaining forests provide timber and wildlife habitat.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Arkansas Delta
Top CommoditiesRice, Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Cattle & calves, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~210 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~220,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,300 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 "Woodruff 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 Woodruff County Operations

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

Water management programs are critical for efficient rice irrigation and maintaining the extensive wetland systems. Conservation efforts emphasize protecting bottomland hardwood forests and managing agricultural runoff to preserve water quality.

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 Woodruff County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Woodruff 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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