Harrison County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Coastal plain with barrier islands, salt marshes, and the Mississippi Sound forming the southern border. Low pine-covered ridges alternate with wetland areas and urban development.

Very limited agriculture due to coastal urbanization with small specialty crop and nursery operations. Aquaculture and seafood production dominate water-based agriculture.

Quick Facts


Region	Gulf Coast Mississippi
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Berries, Poultry
Farms & Ranches	~90 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~14,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~45 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 "Harrison 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 Harrison County Operations

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

EQIP emphasizes hurricane recovery and coastal resilience for agricultural operations. Programs support urban agriculture and specialty crop production systems.

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 Harrison County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Harrison 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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