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Clay County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Transition zone from prairie to forested hills with the Tombigbee River forming the eastern boundary. Rich bottomlands contrast with rolling uplands covered in mixed forests.

Diversified agriculture includes row crops in bottoms and cattle ranching on uplands. Timber harvesting and hay production are important secondary enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Mississippi
Top CommoditiesHogs, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Cotton, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size~426 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 "Clay 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 Clay County Operations

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

EQIP funding targets drainage improvements in bottomlands and erosion control on slopes. CSP supports cover cropping and conservation tillage adoption in row crop areas.

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 Clay County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Clay 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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