Pearl River County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Low-lying coastal plain terrain with extensive pine forests and the Pearl River forming the eastern boundary with Louisiana. Bogalusa Creek and other tributaries create a network of bottomlands and wetlands.

Timber production dominates the agricultural economy with pine plantations covering most farmland. Livestock operations include cattle grazing in forest openings and small poultry farms.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeast Mississippi
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Dairy, Vegetables, Poultry
Farms & Ranches	~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~100,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~157 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 "Pearl River 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 Pearl River County Operations

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

Forest management practices emphasize sustainable timber harvesting and reforestation programs. Livestock operations receive support for pasture improvement and rotational grazing 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 Pearl River County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pearl River 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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