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Lee County, Georgia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Lee County features Coastal Plain topography with sandy loam soils and gentle rolling terrain. The Flint River flows through the eastern portion of the county, providing irrigation water for agricultural operations.

Intensive agriculture includes significant peanut and cotton production utilizing irrigation from the Flint River aquifer. Cattle operations and hay production complement the row crop enterprises throughout the county.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Georgia
Top CommoditiesCorn, Cotton, Fruit & tree nuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~340 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size~617 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 "Lee 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 Lee County Operations

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

EQIP programs focus on irrigation water use efficiency and precision agriculture technologies. Conservation efforts emphasize protecting groundwater resources while maintaining agricultural productivity.

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 Lee County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lee 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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