Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Dallas County
Dallas County sits within the Alabama and Mississippi Blackland Prairie (MLRA 135A) region. Elevation averages about 110 feet.
Temperatures in Dallas County range from a January mean low of 36°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches.
Dallas County ran 398 farms, 223,331 acres of farmland, and 26,844 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, cotton, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Alabama |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Cotton, Soybeans, Corn, Vegetables, Wheat |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Dallas County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
105 Samuel O Moseley Dr Ste A, Selma, AL 36701
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.
Programs for Dallas County Operations
Based on Dallas County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Black Belt prairie restoration and soil health programs support sustainable cotton and corn production systems. Water management and conservation tillage practices receive priority funding for maintaining soil productivity.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Autauga County, Alabama, Chilton County, Alabama, Lowndes County, Alabama, Marengo County, Alabama, Perry County, Alabama, and Wilcox County, Alabama. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Dallas 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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