Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Webster County
Webster County sits within the Southern Coastal Plain (MLRA 133A) region. Elevation averages about 408 feet.
Temperatures in Webster County range from a January mean low of 36°F to a July mean high near 91°F. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches.
Webster County ran 93 farms, 70,416 acres of farmland, and 5,801 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cotton, corn, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Georgia |
| Top Commodities | Cotton, Corn, Wheat, Berries |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 13+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Webster County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
127 William Bowen Pointe, Americus, GA 31719
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
177 Montgomery Street, Preston, GA 31824
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.
Programs for Webster County Operations
Based on Webster County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP provides cost-share for conservation tillage and nutrient management on peanut and cotton fields. Beginning Farmer programs help young producers establish operations in this rural agricultural community.
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 Marion County, Georgia, Randolph County, Georgia, Stewart County, Georgia, Sumter County, Georgia, and Terrell County, Georgia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Webster 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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