Lawrence County Conservation District

Mission Statement: The Lawrence County Conservation District office exists to serve the community concerning conservation issues. We stand for the wise use of soil, water, and related resources on every acre of land. We work hand in hand with Natural Resource Conservation Service concerning these conservation practices. We are excited to announce t... wo scholarship opportunities for seniors in Lawrence County who are pursuing a degree in Agriculture. Complete an application & written portion. Submit to LCCD office by April 24, 2020. Applications are also available from your high school counselors office and the LCCD office. The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, in conjunction with the Lawrence County Conservation District and participating banks, provides low-interest loan money to agricultural land owners for installation of conservation practices that reduce non-point source pollution impacts to water quality. Any interested agricultural land owner within Lawrence County should contact the Lawrence County Conservation district to obtain an application. Once a completed application has been returned to the conservation district and endorsed by the conservation district board of directors, the applicant is eligible to receive a low-interest loan of up to $100,000 from any participating bank so long as the applicant is approved by the bank. An applicant may be an individual, fiduciary, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation. The participating bank shall determine the interest rate in conjunction with the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. The participating bank shall determine the loan terms, but in no case will such a term exceed ten years. Eligible practices for these loans: All applicants shall agree to maintain the project for the term of the loan and to allow site inspections by USDA NRCS during the duration of the loan agreement. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers. If you believe you experienced discrimination when obtaining ...Read More