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Itawamba County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Itawamba County features rolling hills and mixed soils transitioning from prairie to pine forest ecosystems. The Tombigbee River forms the eastern border, creating fertile bottomlands alongside the upland agricultural areas.

Diversified farming includes beef cattle grazing on improved pastures, poultry houses integrated with row crops, and timber operations. Family farms typically combine multiple enterprises, with many incorporating broiler production as a primary income source.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Hills
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Cotton, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Poultry, Horses
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~89,000 acres
Average Farm Size~266 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 "Itawamba 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 Itawamba County Operations

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

Programs support pasture improvement and waste management systems for integrated livestock operations. Forest management practices are emphasized to maintain the county's significant timber resources alongside agricultural production.

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 Itawamba County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Itawamba County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Mississippi guide: Mississippi Farm Programs Guide

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