Simpson County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and pine forests characterize this county between the Pearl and Strong river watersheds. Mixed pine-hardwood forests cover much of the landscape.

Cattle operations and timber production dominate agricultural activities across forested and pasture lands. Some row crop production occurs in river bottom areas and cleared fields.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Mississippi
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Berries, Horses, Sheep
Farms & Ranches	~480 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~97,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~223 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 "Simpson 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 Simpson County Operations

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

Silvopasture systems integrate timber production with livestock grazing for diversified income streams. Conservation practices emphasize soil erosion control and pasture management on rolling terrain.

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 Simpson County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Simpson 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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