Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis County lies in the Atlantic Coast Flatwoods (MLRA 153A) region. Elevation averages about 244 feet.
Jeff Davis County averages 46.7 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 66.3°F.
Jeff Davis County's agricultural base centers on cotton, corn, and cattle. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 195 farms working 46,321 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 825 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Georgia |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cotton, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves, Berries |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Jeff Davis County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
239 NE Park Ave Ste A, Baxley, GA 31513
This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices
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 Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis County reported 825 head of cattle across roughly 3,924 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows July green-up and a August growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for Jeff Davis County.
Farm Structure in Jeff Davis County
Irrigation covers about 12% of farmland in Jeff Davis County, roughly 5,646 acres. Farms average 238 acres, with about 25% classed as small operations. Around 24% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Jeff Davis County
Given the operation mix in Jeff Davis County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. 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 Jeff Davis County Operations
Based on Jeff Davis County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP funding prioritizes irrigation water management and precision agriculture technologies for peanut production. Wetland conservation programs protect critical habitat while maintaining agricultural productivity.
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
Counties Bordering Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis County shares borders with Appling County, Georgia, Bacon County, Georgia, Coffee County, Georgia, Montgomery County, Georgia, Telfair County, Georgia, and Toombs County, Georgia. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Jeff Davis 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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