Winston County, Mississippi

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and ridges covered with mixed pine-hardwood forests, intersected by numerous creeks and small rivers flowing toward the Tombigbee River system. The terrain features well-drained upland soils with fertile creek bottom areas.

Dominated by timber production integrated with beef cattle operations on woodland pastures and forest openings. Some row crop production occurs in creek bottoms and flatter areas, primarily corn and soybeans for local use.

Quick Facts


Region	East Central Mississippi
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Horses, Goats
Farms & Ranches	~350 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~89,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~199 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 "Winston 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 Winston County Operations

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

Programs promote silvopasture systems that combine timber management with livestock grazing to maximize land productivity. Conservation practices focus on riparian forest buffers and erosion control on sloped forestland.

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 Winston County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Winston 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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