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Montgomery County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Montgomery County features rolling hills with mixed soils from sandy loams to clays, drained by numerous small creeks and streams. The terrain includes both prairie openings and forested areas providing diverse agricultural opportunities.

Traditional farming focuses on beef cattle operations with hay production, while suitable areas support row crops like soybeans and corn. Many operations combine cattle grazing with timber management on the county's rolling landscape.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Hills
Top CommoditiesCotton, Corn, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry, Goats
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size~365 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 "Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Operations

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

Pasture improvement programs help optimize forage production on rolling terrain with variable soil types. Conservation programs address soil erosion control and water quality protection in the headwaters of several creek systems.

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 Montgomery County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Montgomery 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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