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Union County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and prairie openings create productive agricultural land between the Tallahatchie River headwaters and Tombigbee watershed divide. Mixed forests and open areas provide diverse farming opportunities.

Row crop agriculture produces cotton, corn, and soybeans on fertile prairie soils with cattle operations utilizing improved pastures. Poultry production adds to the county's agricultural diversity.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Mississippi
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Honey, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses
Farms & Ranches~480 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~130,000 acres
Average Farm Size~246 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 "Union 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 Union County Operations

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

Conservation tillage and cover crop practices improve soil health in row crop production systems. Beginning farmer programs support new agricultural enterprises and sustainable farming methods.

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 Union County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Union County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Mississippi guide: Mississippi Farm Programs Guide

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