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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Amite County
Elevation across Amite County averages about 374 feet. The county falls within the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess (MLRA 134) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 62.7 inches per year. January lows average around 38°F while July highs reach about 91°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 407 farms in Amite County, operating across 80,958 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 199 acres. Top commodities include cattle, deer, and goats.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Mississippi |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Deer, Fruit & tree nuts, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). 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 Amite County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
100 Roberts Rd, Liberty, MS 39645
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 Amite County Operations
Based on Amite County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports forest stand improvement and livestock water systems. CRP focuses on riparian buffers along creek systems and pine plantation establishment.
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 Amite County: East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, Franklin County, Mississippi, Lincoln County, Mississippi, and Pike County, Mississippi. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Amite 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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