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Cobb County, Georgia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling Piedmont hills northwest of Atlanta, heavily suburbanized with the Chattahoochee River forming the eastern boundary. Kennesaw Mountain and other prominent hills provide topographic relief in the developed landscape.

Agriculture is extremely limited due to extensive suburban development, consisting mainly of small horse farms and community gardens. Most agricultural land has been converted to residential subdivisions and commercial centers.

Quick Facts
RegionMetro Atlanta
Top CommoditiesHorses, Vegetables, Poultry, Honey, Goats, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~45 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~2,800 acres
Average Farm Size~31 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 "Cobb 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 Cobb County Operations

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

Programs focus on urban agriculture education and supporting community food systems. EQIP assists remaining agricultural operations with stormwater management and soil conservation in this highly developed county.

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 Cobb County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Cobb 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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