Crawford County Conservation District

01/28/2026

Our office will be closed today due to weather.

Stay safe!

01/27/2026

We will be closed Tuesday due to inclement weather.

01/23/2026

We are experiencing problems with our phone today. If you need to contact us, you can send a message to us on here or email [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

01/18/2026

01/12/2026

‼𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦‼

There are multiple cost-share opportunities through federal and state programs that will help you improve wildlife habitat on your property.

Before you apply for any program, it is highly recommended that you contact your local Quail Forever Farm Bill Biologist or AGFC Private Lands Biologist to determine which program would be the best option for you and your habitat goals!

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1️⃣Federal Conservation Programs:

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) are voluntary cost-share programs administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Want to be eligible for this years funding?
EQIP & CSP Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
RCPP Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

✅First time hearing of these programs?

Please contact your local Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office. 👇
https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=AR

Your local NRCS office will guide you through the application process and help determine your eligibility for NRCS programs. EQIP, CSP, and RCPP are competitive programs, and there is no guarantee that your project will be funded.

✅Interested in wildlife habitat improvements on your property? Want to see if a NRCS program can help you meet your wildlife habitat goals?

Please contact your local Quail Forever Biologist! Quail Forever Biologists work in NRCS offices, and they can help landowners determine if a NRCS program is appropriate for their goals and objectives. If your local NRCS office does not have a Quail Forever Biologist, please reach out to your local Arkansas Game and Fish Private Lands Biologist.

Find your local Quail Forever Farm Bill Biologist 👇https://pheasantsforever.org/.../Farm-Bill-Biologists.aspx

✅ Just want more information about the programs?

Here are some helpful links!👇
EQIP -https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives/arkansas/environmental-quality
CSP -https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/conservation-stewardship-program
RCPP - https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/regional-conservation-partnership-program/arkansas/regional-conservation

‼️Before you apply for any NRCS conservation program, you will need to get a FARM and TRACT NUMBER from your local Farm Service Agency (FSA) service center‼️

Don't know the location of your FSA office? 👇
https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=ar&agency=fsa

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2️⃣State Conservation Program:

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is accepting applications from landowners until Feb. 6 to join the agency’s Conservation Incentive Program (CIP) and be reimbursed for certain management practices that promote native wildlife habitat.

Want to learn more? 👉https://www.agfc.com/education/conservation-incentive-program/

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Ready to start improving wildlife habitat on your property? Reach out to your local Quail Forever Farm Bill Biologist!

01/12/2026

During the 2025 legislative session, the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association advocated for practical solutions that help cattle producers do business more efficiently.

One of those efforts resulted in Act 621 of 2025, establishing a farmer sales tax identification card. Beginning January 2, 2026, producers can apply through the Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point at atap.arkansas.gov. The application will require 3 years of tax documents or, for young and beginning farmers, the completion of a 3-year business plan form that will be found on the website.

This tool is designed to simplify the exemption process while safeguarding the integrity of the system.

Read more here: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/news/farmers-sales-tax-exemption-card-now-available/

01/02/2026

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

The Crawford County Conservation District is accepting scholarship applications for the Dave Ferguson Scholarship.

This is an opportunity for up to $1,000.00 in scholarships. It is open to any high school sophomore, junior, or senior who has a grade point average of at least 2.5, is a resident of Crawford County, and intends to pursue a conservation-related major at an Arkansas college or university.

If you would like an application, you can email [email protected]

The essay and application are due by March 13, 2026.

12/30/2025

12/30/2025

Mark your calendars!

Agriculture Expo and Poultry Show, featuring food vendors, tree and plant sales, and agricultural activities for the entire family!

We will post more details as it gets closer!

12/30/2025

Join fellow squirrel hunters at AGFC’s Big Squirrel Challenge, proudly sponsored by Umarex Airguns!

Adult and youth teams compete for the three largest squirrels they can find from noon on January 9th until noon on January 10th, 2026. The categories feature fox squirrels only, gray squirrels only or mixed bags of both species. There are awards for winning teams and door prizes at each weigh-in location.

Our Nature Center is on of several weigh-in locations across the state. We hope to see you guys Saturday January 10th from 12:00pm- 1:00pm for weigh-in. This event is free and there is no registration required. Please visit https://www.agfc.com/education/2026-big-squirrel-challenge/ for more information.

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

Our office will be closed December 22 through December 26. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 29.

Merry Christmas!