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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Sharkey County
Sharkey County sits within the Southern Mississippi River Alluvium (MLRA 131A) region. Elevation averages about 95 feet.
Temperatures in Sharkey County range from a January mean low of 36°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches.
Sharkey County ran 112 farms and 177,028 acres of farmland in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, corn, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Central Mississippi Delta |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Wheat |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Sharkey County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
78 Frontage Rd, Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Sharkey County Operations
Based on Sharkey County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Precision agriculture and GPS-guided equipment maximize efficiency on large delta farms. Wetland restoration projects provide flood control and wildlife habitat in agricultural watersheds.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Humphreys County, Mississippi, Issaquena County, Mississippi, Washington County, Mississippi, and Yazoo County, Mississippi. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Sharkey 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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