Walthall County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills covered in mixed pine-hardwood forests characterize this county near the Louisiana border. The Bogue Chitto River system creates fertile bottomlands for agricultural production.

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

Quick Facts


Region	Southwest Mississippi
Top Commodities	Poultry, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Vegetables, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~69,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~142 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 "Walthall 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 Walthall County Operations

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

Silvopasture systems combine timber production with livestock grazing for diversified farm income. Riparian forest management protects water quality along the Bogue Chitto watershed.

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 Walthall County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Walthall 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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