Clarke County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills of the Southeastern Pine Hills with extensive longleaf pine forests. The Chickasawhay River flows south through the county creating fertile bottomlands.

Agriculture combines timber production with beef cattle ranching and limited row crops. Poultry houses and hay production supplement traditional farming income.

Quick Facts


Region	East Central Mississippi
Top Commodities	Poultry, Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Goats
Farms & Ranches	~240 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~60,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~214 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 "Clarke 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 Clarke County Operations

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

EQIP supports longleaf pine restoration and prescribed burning practices. CSP incentivizes forest management for wildlife habitat and water quality protection.

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 Clarke County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Clarke 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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