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Lamar County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Lamar County encompasses rolling pine hills with sandy soils and numerous small streams creating narrow agricultural valleys. The terrain features both upland forest areas and cleared bottomlands along creek systems.

Small-scale diversified farming includes beef cattle, poultry operations, and specialty crop production adapted to the sandy soils. Many operations focus on direct marketing and agritourism, serving the nearby urban markets.

Quick Facts
RegionPiney Woods
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Horses, Goats
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~53,000 acres
Average Farm Size~137 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 "Lamar 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 Lamar County Operations

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

Programs support small farm development and specialty crop production for local and regional markets. Water system improvements help farms develop irrigation for vegetable and specialty crop enterprises.

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 Lamar County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lamar 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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