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McCurtain County, Oklahoma

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county encompasses the heavily forested Ouachita Mountains with pine and hardwood stands covering steep ridges and narrow valleys. The Red River forms the southern boundary while Mountain Fork River creates scenic valleys within the rugged terrain.

Timber production dominates the agricultural economy with pine plantations and mixed hardwood forests managed for sustainable harvest. Small cattle operations graze forest openings and creek bottom pastures while poultry production occurs in modern facilities.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Oklahoma
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Soybeans
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~330,000 acres
Average Farm Size~282 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 "McCurtain 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 McCurtain County Operations

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

EQIP supports silvopasture systems and forest road improvements essential for timber harvesting and cattle operations. CSP provides incentives for sustainable forest management practices that protect water quality while maintaining habitat for forest wildlife species.

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 McCurtain County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in McCurtain County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Oklahoma guide: Oklahoma Farm Programs Guide

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