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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Monroe County
Monroe County sits within the Alabama and Mississippi Blackland Prairie (MLRA 135A) region. Elevation averages about 223 feet.
Temperatures in Monroe County range from a January mean low of 33°F to a July mean high near 91°F. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches.
Monroe County ran 520 farms, 162,823 acres of farmland, and 7,117 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, corn, and cotton.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Hills |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Cotton, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Monroe County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
517 Hwy 145 N, Aberdeen, MS 39730
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 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. 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 Lamar County, Alabama, Marion County, Alabama, Chickasaw County, Mississippi, Clay County, Mississippi, Itawamba County, Mississippi, and Lee County, Mississippi. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Monroe 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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