Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Coffee County
Elevation across Coffee County averages about 395 feet. The county falls within the Gulf Coastal Plain (MLRA 133C) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 57.9 inches per year. January lows average around 37°F while July highs reach about 91°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 666 farms in Coffee County, operating across 133,040 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 200 acres. Top commodities include cattle, cotton, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Alabama |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Cotton, Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Coffee County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1055 E Mckinnon St, Coffee Co Office Complex, New Brockton, AL 36351
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Coffee County
The forage year in Coffee County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in July (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 23,671 acres of pastureland and 22,147 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Coffee County
About 28% of Coffee County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 16% of farms are small and 4% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 200 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Coffee County
Given the operation mix in Coffee County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Coffee County Operations
Based on Coffee County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Irrigation water management and soil health practices support intensive peanut and cotton production systems. Cover crop adoption and integrated pest management programs help maintain sustainable farming practices.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Coffee County: Covington County, Alabama, Crenshaw County, Alabama, Dale County, Alabama, Geneva County, Alabama, and Pike County, Alabama. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Coffee County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Alabama guide: Alabama Farm Programs Guide
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