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Lawrence County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Lawrence County features rolling hills with sandy and clay soils, drained by the Pearl River along the eastern border. The terrain includes both upland areas suitable for grazing and river bottomlands for crop production.

Mixed farming operations focus on beef cattle with hay production, while bottomland areas support row crops like soybeans and corn. Many farms combine livestock enterprises with timber management on the forested hill areas.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Hills
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses
Farms & Ranches~340 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~53,000 acres
Average Farm Size~186 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 "Lawrence 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Lawrence County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lawrence 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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