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Wilkinson County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Features steep bluffs along the Mississippi River transitioning to rolling hills and creek bottoms with fertile loess soils. The county includes both river bottomland and upland prairie areas with scattered hardwood forests.

Combination of row crop production on fertile bottomland and cattle ranching on upland pastures and prairie remnants. Cotton and soybean fields dominate the flatter areas while beef cattle utilize the more rolling terrain.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Mississippi
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Grain sorghum, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Poultry, Goats
Farms & Ranches~190 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~120,000 acres
Average Farm Size~745 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 "Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County Operations

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

Conservation focus on erosion control along steep bluffs and stream corridors through buffer strips and terracing systems. CREP enrollment targets environmentally sensitive bottomland areas near the Mississippi River for wildlife habitat restoration.

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 Wilkinson County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Wilkinson 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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