Alcorn County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gently rolling hills of the Tennessee River Hills region with mixed hardwood forests. Small streams flow northeast toward the Tennessee River valley.

Diversified agriculture with beef cattle, poultry houses, and hay production predominating. Small grain crops and timber harvesting supplement farm income.

Quick Facts


Region	Northeast Mississippi
Top Commodities	Soybeans, Poultry, Cotton, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Goats
Farms & Ranches	~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~85,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~239 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 "Alcorn 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 Alcorn County Operations

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

EQIP funding prioritizes poultry waste management systems and pasture renovation. CSP supports conservation crop rotations and forest management practices.

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 Alcorn County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Alcorn 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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