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Carroll County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Diverse terrain from Delta flatlands in the west to steep hills in the east along the Big Black River. Grenada Lake reservoir covers portions of the northern county.

Agriculture varies from large row crop farms in Delta areas to cattle ranching in hills. Catfish production and timber harvesting supplement traditional farming.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central Mississippi
Top CommoditiesCorn, Cattle & calves, Cotton, Soybeans, Vegetables, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~240 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~130,000 acres
Average Farm Size~334 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 "Carroll 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 Carroll County Operations

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

EQIP addresses both row crop drainage needs and hill country erosion control. CRP focuses on filter strips along waterways and conversion of marginal cropland.

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 Carroll County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Carroll 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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