Forrest County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Pine-covered hills with sandy soils and numerous small creeks flowing southward. The Leaf River flows through the county creating fertile bottomlands.

Timber production dominates with beef cattle ranching and limited row crop farming. Poultry operations and specialty crops serve the Hattiesburg urban market.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeast Mississippi
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Honey, Vegetables, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~31,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~101 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 "Forrest 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 Forrest County Operations

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

EQIP supports sustainable forestry practices and urban agriculture initiatives. CSP promotes forest carbon sequestration and wildlife habitat conservation practices.

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 Forrest County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Forrest 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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