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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Le Flore County
Le Flore County sits within the Ouachita Mountains (MLRA 119) region. Elevation averages about 575 feet.
Temperatures in Le Flore County range from a January mean low of 29°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches.
Le Flore County ran 1,589 farms, 368,815 acres of farmland, and 61,510 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, hogs, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Timber, Cattle & calves, Hay, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Le Flore County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
109 Kerr Blvd, Poteau, OK 74953
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Le Flore County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 42% of farmland in Le Flore County, about 155,224 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in May. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Le Flore County
Farms in Le Flore County average 232 acres, and about 23% are small operations. Roughly 22% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 1,843 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Le Flore County
Le Flore County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, hogs, and grain. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for confined livestock operations, waste management and nutrient planning. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Le Flore County Operations
Based on Le Flore County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP funding supports forest road improvements and livestock water systems needed for cattle operations in mountainous terrain. CSP provides incentives for sustainable forest management practices that protect water quality in the Arkansas River watershed.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Polk County, Arkansas, Scott County, Arkansas, Sebastian County, Arkansas, Haskell County, Oklahoma, Latimer County, Oklahoma, and McCurtain County, Oklahoma. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Le Flore County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Oklahoma guide: Oklahoma Farm Programs Guide
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