Lowndes County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Lowndes County encompasses rolling prairie hills with fertile clay and loam soils, bisected by the Tombigbee River creating rich bottomlands. The terrain varies from upland prairie suitable for grazing to level bottomlands ideal for row crops.

Mixed agricultural operations include extensive row crop production of cotton, soybeans, and corn alongside beef cattle and poultry enterprises. The fertile soils support high-yielding crops with many operations utilizing precision agriculture techniques.

Quick Facts


Region	East Central Hills
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cotton, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~290 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~318 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 "Lowndes 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 Lowndes County Operations

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

Soil health programs promote cover crops and conservation tillage to maintain the productivity of the county's fertile soils. Integrated farming system support helps operations efficiently combine crop and livestock 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 Lowndes County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lowndes 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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