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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Clarendon County
Clarendon County lies in the Southern Coastal Plain (MLRA 133A) region. Elevation averages about 110 feet.
Clarendon County averages 48.9 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 64.2°F.
Clarendon County's agricultural base centers on corn, soybeans, and hogs. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 341 farms working 156,415 acres.
Quick Facts
| Region | Midlands |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Vegetables, Wheat |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Clarendon County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
11 W Rigby St, Manning, SC 29102
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Clarendon County Operations
Based on Clarendon County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Drainage and flood management systems receive conservation support for crop production. Wetland restoration programs enhance waterfowl habitat and water quality around Lake Marion.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Counties Bordering Clarendon County
Clarendon County shares borders with Berkeley County, South Carolina, Calhoun County, South Carolina, Florence County, South Carolina, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, Sumter County, South Carolina, and Williamsburg County, South Carolina. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Clarendon County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the South Carolina guide: South Carolina Farm Programs Guide
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