Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Mobile County
Elevation across Mobile County averages about 186 feet. The county falls within the Gulf Coastal Plain (MLRA 133C) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 64.6 inches per year. January lows average around 40°F while July highs reach about 91°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 657 farms in Mobile County, operating across 108,529 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 165 acres. Top commodities include cattle, cotton, and sod.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Alabama |
| Top Commodities | Floriculture, Cattle & calves, Cotton, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Berries |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 7+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
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 Mobile County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile, AL 36608
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 Mobile County Operations
Based on Mobile County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Coastal restoration and water quality protection receive CREP funding in sensitive watershed areas. Urban agriculture and specialty crop production utilize EQIP support for high tunnel and irrigation systems.
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 Mobile County: Baldwin County, Alabama, Washington County, Alabama, George County, Mississippi, Greene County, Mississippi, and Jackson County, Mississippi. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Mobile 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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