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Russell County, Alabama

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

The county spans Piedmont hills in the north to Coastal Plain terrain in the south, with the Chattahoochee River forming the Georgia border. Walter F. George Lake creates extensive shoreline areas.

Peanut and cotton production occurs on sandy Coastal Plain soils while cattle operations utilize hill pastures in the northern sections. Some corn and soybean acreage supplements the cropping systems.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Alabama
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Corn, Vegetables, Berries, Horses
Farms & Ranches~390 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size~422 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Russell 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 Russell County Operations

Based on Russell County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Conservation programs promote cover crops and reduced tillage in peanut production systems to protect soil health. Riparian buffers along the Chattahoochee River receive priority funding through CRP initiatives.

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 Russell County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Russell County?"

Your Next Steps in Russell County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Alabama guide: Alabama Farm Programs Guide

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