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Lamar County, Georgia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Lamar County features rolling Piedmont topography with red clay soils and mixed hardwood forests. The Flint River system drains the county, creating fertile bottomland areas interspersed with upland agricultural fields.

Cattle ranching and hay production dominate the agricultural sector utilizing the extensive pastureland. Some row crop production occurs in the river bottom areas with corn and soybean cultivation.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Georgia
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~39,000 acres
Average Farm Size~226 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 "Lamar 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 Lamar County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on pasture management and riparian buffer establishment along creek systems. EQIP funding supports livestock facility improvements and water quality protection measures.

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 Lamar County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lamar 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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