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Bolivar County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Flat alluvial plain of the Mississippi River Delta with rich, deep soils. Numerous oxbow lakes and the Mississippi River border characterize the western edge.

Large-scale row crop agriculture dominates with cotton, soybeans, corn, and rice production. Catfish aquaculture operations utilize converted agricultural fields.

Quick Facts
RegionMississippi Delta
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Rice, Corn, Cotton, Wheat, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~290 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~450,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,200 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 "Bolivar 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 Bolivar County Operations

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

EQIP supports precision agriculture technology and drainage system improvements. CSP promotes cover crops and nutrient management in intensive row crop systems.

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 Bolivar County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Bolivar County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Mississippi guide: Mississippi Farm Programs Guide

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