DeSoto County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gently rolling terrain at the edge of the Mississippi Delta with loess hills in the east. Urban development pressure from Memphis affects agricultural land use patterns.

Agriculture transitions from row crops to suburban development with remaining farms focusing on soybeans and cattle. Horse farms and specialty crops serve urban markets.

Quick Facts


Region	Northwest Mississippi
Top Commodities	Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Hay, Corn, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~120,000 acres (approx.)
Average Farm Size	~550 acres (approx.)

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 "DeSoto 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 DeSoto County Operations

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

EQIP addresses urban edge farming challenges and nutrient management near developments. Programs focus on preserving remaining agricultural land 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 DeSoto County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in DeSoto 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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