Sharkey County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Flat Mississippi Delta bottomlands create extremely fertile alluvial soils between natural levees and backwater areas. The Yazoo River forms the eastern boundary with extensive wetlands and oxbow lakes.

Intensive row crop agriculture produces cotton, soybeans, corn, and rice on large mechanized farms. Catfish aquaculture operates in converted agricultural ponds throughout the county.

Quick Facts


Region	West Central Mississippi Delta
Top Commodities	Soybeans, Corn, Wheat
Farms & Ranches	~95 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~180,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~1,600 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 "Sharkey 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Sharkey County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

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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