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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Adams County
Elevation across Adams County averages about 299 feet. The county falls within the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess (MLRA 134) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 58.6 inches per year. January lows average around 38°F while July highs reach about 92°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 180 farms in Adams County, operating across 58,846 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 327 acres. Top commodities include soybeans, cattle, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Mississippi |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Corn, Wheat, Horses, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
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 Adams County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
110 Northgate Rd, Natchez, MS 39120
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 Adams County
The forage year in Adams County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in June (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 7,033 acres of pastureland and 1,207 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Adams County
About 22% of Adams County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 31% of farms are small and 11% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 327 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Adams County
With cattle and corn in the mix in Adams County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and brush management (rangeland). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Adams County Operations
Based on Adams County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports pasture improvements and erosion control on steep bluffs. CRP enrollment focuses on highly erodible cropland conversion to grassland.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Adams County: Concordia Parish, Louisiana, Tensas Parish, Louisiana, Franklin County, Mississippi, Jefferson County, Mississippi, and Wilkinson County, Mississippi. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Adams County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Mississippi guide: Mississippi Farm Programs Guide
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