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Marion County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Marion County features rolling hills with sandy and clay soils, drained by the Pearl River along the western border. The terrain includes both upland pine-covered hills and fertile river bottomlands suitable for agriculture.

Mixed farming operations combine beef cattle grazing, timber management, and row crops in suitable bottomland areas. Many operations focus on sustainable forestry practices integrated with agricultural enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Hills
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Vegetables, Goats
Farms & Ranches~350 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~55,000 acres
Average Farm Size~141 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 "Marion 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 Marion County Operations

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

Forest management programs help landowners balance timber production with agricultural uses. Riparian buffer programs protect water quality along the Pearl River and its tributaries.

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 Marion County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Marion 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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