Perry County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling forested hills and pine plantations dominate this sparsely populated county in the Longleaf Pine region. Leaf River flows through the eastern portion creating bottomland corridors.

Commercial timber operations and tree farming represent the primary agricultural activity across extensive forest lands. Small-scale cattle operations utilize forest openings and converted pastures.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeast Mississippi
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Horses, Goats, Sheep
Farms & Ranches	~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~44,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~159 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 "Perry 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 Perry County Operations

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

Conservation programs support longleaf pine restoration and prescribed burning practices. Livestock producers utilize EQIP for fencing and water system improvements in forested grazing areas.

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 Perry County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Perry 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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