Benton County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Steep hills and narrow valleys of the North Central Hills region with mixed pine-hardwood forests. The Tallahatchie River creates fertile bottomlands in the western portion.

Small family farms focus on beef cattle and hay production with some row crops in bottoms. Timber harvesting provides supplemental income for many landowners.

Quick Facts


Region	North Central Mississippi
Top Commodities	Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Corn, Wheat, Horses, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~150 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~94,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~360 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 "Benton 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 Benton County Operations

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

EQIP emphasizes erosion control and pasture establishment on steep slopes. CRP targets highly erodible hillsides for conversion to permanent grass cover.

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 Benton County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Benton 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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