Perry County, Alabama
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
The county lies in the Black Belt prairie region with distinctive dark, fertile soils and gently rolling terrain. The Alabama River forms the southern boundary with extensive bottomland forests.
Traditional row crop farming dominates on the rich prairie soils, with cotton, corn, and soybeans as primary crops. Cattle operations utilize both pastureland and crop residue for grazing.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Central Alabama |
| Top Commodities | Cotton, Cattle & calves, Corn, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries |
| Farms & Ranches | ~210 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~150,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~484 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 "Perry 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 Perry County Operations
Based on Perry County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs emphasize soil health practices and cover crops on the heavy clay soils prone to erosion. Disaster assistance frequently helps farmers recover from flooding along the Alabama River bottomland.
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 Perry County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Perry County?"
Your Next Steps in Perry 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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