Stone County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Low-lying coastal plain with extensive longleaf pine forests and the Pascagoula River system creating bottomland corridors. De Soto National Forest covers significant portions of the county.

Timber production dominates the agricultural economy with pine and hardwood forestry operations. Limited livestock grazing occurs in forest openings and small cleared areas.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeast Mississippi
Top Commodities	Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Poultry, Sheep, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~240 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~37,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~130 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 "Stone 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 Stone County Operations

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

Longleaf pine restoration and prescribed burning practices maintain forest ecosystem health. Limited agricultural operations focus on small-scale cattle production in forest clearings.

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 Stone County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Stone 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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