PROPERTY SUMMARY
Description :
Little River Farms consists of approximately 1,560 +/ - acres located in Poinsett County , Arkansas near the community of Lepanto in the St . Francis River flyway . Diverse in its offerings , this property offers both income producing cultivated cropland acres and recreational opportunities . The cultivatable land , nearly half of which is irrigated , is situated in one large contiguous area and supports most row crops common to the Delta .
To the west of the farmland lies a young smaller tract enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program ( CRP ) and a large tract enrolled in the Wetland Reserve Program ( WRP ). The WRP tract is dissected by Ditch No . 59 and established with well-maintained ATV trails throughout , allowing for easy access to the numerous hunting areas within . For the hunter , duck and deer hunting make up the recreational opportunities with the area in general producing historically great duck hunting . In high water years , the St . Francis River floods the property , enhancing the duck hunting success . Also , the property is located in very close proximity is the St . Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area ( WMA ). As an added bonus , turkeys are present on the property with a historically stable flock .
Access to the property can be obtained from two different locations . The eastern portion is directly accessed from the levee and the western portion off of the levee through a “ verbal ” easement . There is also a boat ramp into Ditch No . 59 directly across the levee from a potential camp site . Both areas can be accessed directly from the levee .
Location :
Poinsett County , Arkansas ; Northeast Region of Arkansas
Mileage Chart
Jonesboro , AR Memphis , TN Searcy , AR Little Rock , AR
33 miles 47 miles 102 miles 165 miles
Acreage :
1,560 +/ - total acres Access : County Road 87
Farm Service Agency : # 4980 , Tracts 4377 & 4564 # 4482 , Tract 4373
Cropland : WRP / CRP :
595.06 acres 948.00 acres