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Monroe County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Monroe County encompasses rolling hills with fertile prairie soils and the Tombigbee River along the eastern border creating rich bottomlands. The terrain transitions from upland areas suitable for grazing to level bottomlands ideal for row crops.

Mixed agricultural operations feature extensive row crop production, particularly cotton and soybeans, alongside cattle grazing and significant poultry operations. The fertile river bottomlands support high-yielding crops with modern irrigation systems.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Hills
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Cotton, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~350 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size~313 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 "Monroe 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 Monroe County Operations

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

Precision agriculture programs support technology adoption for efficient crop production on the county's fertile soils. Integrated farming systems help operations combine crop production with livestock and poultry 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 Monroe County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Monroe 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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