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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Chickasaw County
Chickasaw County lies in the Alabama and Mississippi Blackland Prairie (MLRA 135A) region. Elevation averages about 349 feet.
Chickasaw County averages 56.9 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 62.5°F.
Chickasaw County's agricultural base centers on hogs, soybeans, and cattle. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 424 farms working 163,560 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 22,886 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Mississippi |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Hogs, Vegetables, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Corn |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Chickasaw County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
415 Lee Horn Dr, Houston, MS 38851
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
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. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Counties Bordering Chickasaw County
Chickasaw County shares borders with Calhoun County, Mississippi, Clay County, Mississippi, Lee County, Mississippi, Monroe County, Mississippi, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, and Webster County, Mississippi. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
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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