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Perry County, Missouri

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Mississippi River bluffs rise from fertile bottomlands, creating a mix of flat alluvial plains and rolling upland areas. The county stretches from the Mississippi River westward into the foothills of the Ozark region.

Corn and soybean production thrives in the Mississippi River bottoms, while cattle operations utilize the upland pastures. The diverse topography supports both intensive row crop farming and livestock grazing enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Missouri
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Dairy, Hogs
Farms & Ranches~310 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~190,000 acres
Average Farm Size~263 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 "Perry 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 Perry County Operations

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

Flood management and soil conservation are priorities in the Mississippi River bottomlands. Grazing management systems help optimize cattle production on the rolling upland terrain.

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 Perry County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Perry County

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

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