Covington County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling pine hills with numerous small streams flowing toward the Pearl River system. Dense longleaf and loblolly pine forests dominate the landscape.

Forest-based agriculture emphasizes timber production with beef cattle ranching in cleared areas. Limited row crop production occurs in creek bottoms and cleared fields.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Mississippi
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Cotton, Horses, Honey
Farms & Ranches	~290 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~71,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~168 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 "Covington 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 Covington County Operations

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

EQIP prioritizes longleaf pine ecosystem restoration and prescribed fire management. CSP supports forest wildlife habitat enhancement and stream corridor 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 Covington County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Covington 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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