Chatham County, Georgia
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
The county spans flat coastal plain with extensive salt marsh systems and barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean. The Savannah River creates fertile bottomlands while tidal influences affect much of the agricultural area.
Limited agricultural activity due to urbanization and coastal constraints focuses on specialty crops and direct marketing operations. Some cattle operations persist on suitable upland areas while development pressure continues to affect farmland availability.
Quick Facts
| Region | Coastal Georgia |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Horses, Cattle & calves, Honey, Berries |
| Farms & Ranches | ~180 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~7,700 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~189 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 "Chatham 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 Chatham County Operations
Based on Chatham County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Urban agriculture programs support community gardens and small-scale farming operations serving Savannah metropolitan markets. Coastal adaptation assistance helps remaining farmers address saltwater intrusion and storm impacts on agricultural operations.
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 Chatham County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Chatham County?"
Your Next Steps in Chatham 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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