Pontotoc County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and prairie openings characterize this county between the Tombigbee Hills and Pontotoc Ridge. Tallahatchie River headwaters begin in the northwestern areas.

Mixed farming operations include row crops, livestock, and poultry production across varied terrain. Cotton, corn, and soybeans grow on flatter fields while cattle graze hillside pastures.

Quick Facts


Region	Northeast Mississippi
Top Commodities	Soybeans, Cotton, Cattle & calves, Corn, Vegetables, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~140,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~220 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 "Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County Operations

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

Contour farming and grass waterways address erosion control on rolling agricultural land. Poultry operations receive support for environmental improvements and waste management 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 Pontotoc County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pontotoc 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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