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Farming in Arkansas

Regional guidance, not a property assessment. Reviewed crop guidance for Arkansas is not published yet. Choose a county for local referrals and listings.

Local help

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All Arkansas resources

  • University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension ServiceArkansas

    Arkansas's land-grant Extension service. County agents answer farm, forage, livestock and soil questions, and the service runs the state soil fertility education pages.

    Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (Arkansas), through county officesFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • University of Arkansas Marianna Soil Test LaboratoryArkansas

    The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture soil lab in Marianna. It runs routine soil fertility analysis for samples from across Arkansas, with lime and fertilizer guidance.

    Tests listed by the lab: routine soil fertility (pH and Mehlich-3 extraction)

    Submitting samples: Samples go in the Division of Agriculture soil sample box with a barcode. Boxes are available from county Extension offices, and sample information is entered online by the client or by county office staff. Samples can be dropped at county offices or brought to the lab.

    Sampling and submission instructions · Current fees

    Soil and plant testing labsServes: Statewide (Arkansas)Office: Marianna, ARVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

    National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

    Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

    List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Service CentersNationwide

    Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Counties in Arkansas

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