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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Tallahatchie County
Elevation across Tallahatchie County averages about 140 feet. The county falls within the Southern Mississippi River Alluvium (MLRA 131A) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 56.5 inches per year. January lows average around 34°F while July highs reach about 91°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 415 farms in Tallahatchie County, operating across 269,948 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 650 acres. Top commodities include soybeans, corn, and cotton.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Mississippi |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Cotton, Vegetables, Rice, Wheat |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Exceptional Drought (D4). LFP-eligible for 30+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
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 Tallahatchie County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
360 W Cypress St. Suite C, Charleston, MS 38921
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 Tallahatchie County Operations
Based on Tallahatchie County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Riparian buffers along the Tallahatchie River improve water quality and reduce agricultural runoff. Conservation tillage practices help maintain soil health in intensive row crop areas.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Tallahatchie County: Coahoma County, Mississippi, Grenada County, Mississippi, Leflore County, Mississippi, Panola County, Mississippi, Quitman County, Mississippi, and Sunflower County, Mississippi. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Tallahatchie 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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