Pike County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills transition to flatter terrain near the Louisiana border with mixed pine-hardwood forests. The Bogue Chitto River and tributaries create fertile bottomlands for agriculture.

Diversified farming includes row crops like cotton and soybeans in river bottoms with cattle operations on upland pastures. Timber production remains significant throughout forested areas.

Quick Facts


Region	Southwest Mississippi
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Berries, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~480 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~58,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~121 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 "Pike 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 Pike County Operations

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

Riparian forest buffers along the Bogue Chitto system improve water quality and provide wildlife corridors. Conservation tillage practices help protect soil health in cotton and soybean fields.

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 Pike County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pike 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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