Calhoun County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills with steep valleys and mixed pine-hardwood forests throughout. The Yalobusha and Skuna Rivers provide fertile bottomland for agriculture.

Diversified agriculture includes beef cattle, poultry houses, and timber production. Row crops are grown in river bottoms while pastures occupy hill country.

Quick Facts


Region	North Central Mississippi
Top Commodities	Vegetables, Soybeans, Corn, Cotton, Cattle & calves, Hogs
Farms & Ranches	~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~180,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~340 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 "Calhoun 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 Calhoun County Operations

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

EQIP funding supports poultry waste management and forest road improvements. CSP incentivizes prescribed burning and native grass establishment in pastures.

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 Calhoun County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Calhoun 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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