Scott County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and mixed pine-hardwood forests create diverse terrain between the Pearl and Strong rivers. Bienville National Forest occupies portions of the eastern area.

Livestock operations dominate with cattle grazing improved pastures and forest openings throughout the county. Timber production and hay farming support the beef cattle industry.

Quick Facts


Region	Central Mississippi
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~120,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~197 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 "Scott 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 Scott County Operations

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

Pasture improvement and rotational grazing systems enhance livestock productivity across rolling terrain. Forest management practices integrate timber production with cattle grazing operations.

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 Scott County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Scott 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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