Chickasaw County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling prairie transitioning to forested hills with fertile creek bottoms throughout. The Tombigbee River forms the eastern border with extensive bottomlands.

Mixed agriculture features cattle ranching, row crop production, and timber management. Poultry operations and hay production provide steady farm income.

Quick Facts


Region	Northeast Mississippi
Top Commodities	Poultry, Hogs, Vegetables, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Corn
Farms & Ranches	~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~386 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 "Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw County Operations

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

EQIP supports precision agriculture adoption and livestock facility improvements. CSP promotes cover cropping and integrated pest management in 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 Chickasaw County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Chickasaw 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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