George County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Low rolling hills covered in pine forests with the Pascagoula River forming the eastern boundary. Sandy soils and numerous small streams characterize the coastal plain landscape.

Timber production dominates agricultural land use with beef cattle ranching in clearings. Poultry houses and vegetable farming supplement traditional forest-based agriculture.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeast Mississippi
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Cotton, Corn, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches	~160 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~67,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~142 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 "George 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 George County Operations

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

EQIP supports sustainable forest management and longleaf pine restoration projects. CSP promotes prescribed burning and wildlife habitat enhancement in working forests.

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 George County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in George 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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