Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Colquitt County
Colquitt County sits within the Southern Coastal Plain (MLRA 133A) region. Elevation averages about 275 feet.
Temperatures in Colquitt County range from a January mean low of 39°F to a July mean high near 91°F. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches.
Colquitt County ran 429 farms, 184,400 acres of farmland, and 3,950 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cotton, transplants, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Georgia |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Vegetables, Cotton, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves |
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 Colquitt County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
350 Veterans Pkwy N Bldg 3, Moultrie, GA 31788
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 Colquitt County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 5% of farmland in Colquitt County, about 8,338 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in April. 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 Colquitt County
Farms in Colquitt County average 430 acres, and about 18% are small operations. Roughly 18% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 50,821 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Colquitt County
Given the operation mix in Colquitt County, the practices that most often come up are cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Colquitt County Operations
Based on Colquitt County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs focus on irrigation water conservation and precision nutrient management for high-value crops. CSP supports integrated pest management and cover crop adoption to maintain soil health in intensive cropping systems.
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 Brooks County, Georgia, Cook County, Georgia, Mitchell County, Georgia, Thomas County, Georgia, Tift County, Georgia, and Worth County, Georgia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Colquitt 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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