Bulloch County, Georgia: USDA programs and conservation funding

495
Farms & Ranches
195K
Acres in Agriculture
394
Avg Farm Size (acres)
$1.8M
Cattle Sales
Top commodities: Cotton, Field Crops, Other, Grain, Corn, Soybeans
Source: 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture

Bulloch County, Georgia has 495 farms working 195,261 agricultural acres (average 394 acres per farm). Cattle sales total $1.8 million annually. Leading commodities by sales: Cotton, Field Crops, Other, Grain. Vegetation typically peaks in Sep, defining the primary growing season.

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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

RegionSoutheast Georgia
Top CommoditiesCotton, Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat

Current Conditions

Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 13+ 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 Bulloch County.

USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)

151 Langston Chapel Rd, Statesboro, GA 30458

(912) 871-2600

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 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

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

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Related program guides

EQIP FencingCRP

Vegetation Baseline

0.55
Typical NDVI (Apr)
0.71
Peak season (Sep)
JanJulDec
5-year average NDVI from MODIS MOD13Q1 (2021–2025 avg)

Quick Tools for Bulloch County

Check drought statusCurrent USDM conditions and historical drought data.PRF rainfall analysis78 years of grid-level rainfall data for hay and grazing insurance.Estimate EQIP costsSee what NRCS may cover and your estimated out-of-pocket share.Disaster triageLost livestock or pasture? Find your disaster programs and deadlines.See all deadlinesEvery USDA program deadline in one place.