Franklin County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills with pine forests and the Homochitto River creating fertile bottomlands. Steep creek valleys cut through the landscape toward the Mississippi River basin.

Small-scale agriculture emphasizes cattle ranching and timber production with limited row crops. Hay production and woodland grazing supplement farm incomes.

Quick Facts


Region	Southwest Mississippi
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Vegetables, Horses, Berries, Poultry
Farms & Ranches	~140 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~55,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~256 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 "Franklin 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 Franklin County Operations

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

EQIP focuses on pasture improvement and forest management practices. CRP targets highly erodible cropland conversion and riparian forest buffer establishment.

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 Franklin County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Franklin 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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