Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Bulloch County
Bulloch County sits within the Southern Coastal Plain (MLRA 133A) region. Elevation averages about 193 feet.
Temperatures in Bulloch County range from a January mean low of 38°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches.
Bulloch County ran 495 farms, 195,261 acres of farmland, and 1,207 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cotton, corn, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Georgia |
| Top Commodities | Cotton, Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Bulloch County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
151 Langston Chapel Rd, Statesboro, GA 30458
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.
Forage and Grazing in Bulloch County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 2% of farmland in Bulloch County, about 4,833 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around July and forage peaks in September. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Bulloch County
Farms in Bulloch County average 394 acres, and about 23% are small operations. Roughly 23% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 15,632 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Bulloch County
With corn and soybeans in the mix in Bulloch County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Bulloch County Operations
Based on Bulloch County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Precision agriculture programs support variable rate application technology and GPS-guided equipment for efficient crop production. Conservation initiatives focus on stream buffer establishment and nutrient management around livestock facilities.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Bryan County, Georgia, Candler County, Georgia, Effingham County, Georgia, Emanuel County, Georgia, Evans County, Georgia, and Jenkins County, Georgia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Bulloch County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Georgia guide: Georgia Farm Programs Guide
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