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Yell County, Arkansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Yell County encompasses the Arkansas River Valley with the Arkansas River forming the northern boundary and Ouachita Mountain foothills rising to the south. Mount Nebo State Park provides scenic vistas from the river valley to the mountains.

Agriculture utilizes fertile Arkansas River bottom lands for row crop production while the surrounding hills support cattle ranching and hay production. The county combines Delta-style farming with upland livestock operations.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Arkansas
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~450 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~190,000 acres
Average Farm Size~265 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 "Yell 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 Yell County Operations

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

Programs support both intensive row crop production in the Arkansas River bottoms and pasture management in the hill country. Conservation efforts include establishing riparian buffers along the Arkansas River and its 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 Yell County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Yell 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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