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Santa Rosa County, Florida

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county extends from the Gulf Coast inland through longleaf pine forests and rolling hills. The Blackwater River and Yellow River systems create fertile bottomlands throughout the area.

Cattle ranching operates on native and improved pastures with significant timber production from managed pine forests. Poultry operations and row crops including corn and cotton contribute to the agricultural economy.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest Florida
Top CommoditiesCotton, Cattle & calves, Horses, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~90,000 acres
Average Farm Size~123 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 "Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County Operations

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

EQIP promotes sustainable forestry practices and livestock facility improvements. CREP focuses on protecting water quality in the Blackwater and Yellow River watersheds through riparian buffers.

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 Santa Rosa County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Santa Rosa County

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

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