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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Lawrence County
Lawrence County sits within the Gulf Coastal Plain (MLRA 133C) region. Elevation averages about 200 feet.
Temperatures in Lawrence County range from a January mean low of 37°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 59.5 inches.
Lawrence County ran 283 farms, 52,696 acres of farmland, and 8,477 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, cattle, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Hills |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Lawrence County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
214 Main St, Monticello, MS 39654
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
714 Columbia Ave, Prentiss, MS 39474
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.
Programs for Lawrence County Operations
Based on Lawrence County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Pasture improvement programs help optimize forage production on the county's rolling terrain. Streambank protection and riparian buffer establishment protect water quality along the Pearl River system.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Copiah County, Mississippi, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, Lincoln County, Mississippi, Marion County, Mississippi, Simpson County, Mississippi, and Walthall County, Mississippi. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Lawrence 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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