Lowndes County, Alabama
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Black Belt prairie region with characteristic dark, fertile clay soils and gently rolling topography. The Alabama River creates fertile bottomlands along the eastern boundary.
Cotton production thrives on the county's famous Black Belt prairie soils among Alabama's most fertile agricultural land. Cattle operations utilize both permanent pastures and seasonal grazing of crop residues.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Alabama |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Horses, Goats |
| Farms & Ranches | ~225 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~200,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~480 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Lowndes County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.
What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.
Programs for Lowndes County Operations
Based on Lowndes County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Cover crop systems and soil health practices receive CSP support on cotton operations. Beginning farmer programs target underserved producers in this historically significant agricultural region.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.
We don't have Lowndes County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Lowndes County?"
Your Next Steps in Lowndes 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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