Greene County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Forested hills of the Coastal Plain with the Leaf River flowing through extensive bottomlands. Dense pine forests and scattered hardwood creek bottoms dominate the landscape.

Forest-based agriculture with timber production as the primary enterprise alongside cattle ranching. Limited row crop farming occurs in river bottoms and cleared areas.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeast Mississippi
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Floriculture, Sheep, Goats
Farms & Ranches	~120 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~60,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~147 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 "Greene 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 Greene County Operations

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

EQIP prioritizes forest stand improvement and silvicultural practices. CSP supports longleaf pine ecosystem restoration and prescribed fire management programs.

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 Greene County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Greene 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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