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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Grenada County
Grenada County is part of the Gulf Coastal Plain land resource region (MLRA 133C). The county's mean elevation is about 205 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Grenada County sees 57.2 in of rain, a 63.0°F mean annual temperature.
Grenada County carries 1,560 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 16,859 acres. 249 farms operate in the county, averaging 377 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Mississippi |
| Top Commodities | Cotton, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Honey, Horses, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 49+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
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 Grenada County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
2330 Sunset Dr, Grenada, MS 38901
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 Grenada County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Grenada County greening up around April and peaking in June. The county carries about 16,859 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Grenada County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Grenada County at an average farm size of 377 acres, 12% small operations, 27% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 7,067 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Grenada County
With cattle and soybeans in the mix in Grenada 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 brush management (rangeland). 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 Grenada County Operations
Based on Grenada County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP addresses both intensive row crop management and hill country conservation needs. CSP promotes cover cropping in Delta areas and forest management in hill country.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Grenada County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Calhoun County, Mississippi, Carroll County, Mississippi, Leflore County, Mississippi, Montgomery County, Mississippi, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, and Webster County, Mississippi. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Grenada 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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