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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Greene County
Elevation across Greene County averages about 157 feet. The county falls within the Gulf Coastal Plain (MLRA 133C) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 62.9 inches per year. January lows average around 38°F while July highs reach about 92°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 408 farms in Greene County, operating across 59,945 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 147 acres. Top commodities include cattle, sod, and flowering plants, potted.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Mississippi |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Floriculture, Sheep, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Greene County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1023 Azalea Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Greene County
The forage year in Greene County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in July (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 12,976 acres of pastureland and 17,732 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Greene County
About 21% of Greene County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 27% of farms are small and 2% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 147 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Greene County
With cattle and sheep in the mix in Greene County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and high tunnels, irrigation efficiency, and NAP coverage (specialty-crop acres). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
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. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Greene County: Mobile County, Alabama, Washington County, Alabama, George County, Mississippi, Perry County, Mississippi, and Wayne County, Mississippi. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
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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