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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Colleton County
Colleton County sits within the Atlantic Coast Flatwoods (MLRA 153A) region. Elevation averages about 48 feet.
Temperatures in Colleton County range from a January mean low of 37°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches.
Colleton County ran 575 farms and 167,546 acres of farmland in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cotton, corn, and cattle.
Quick Facts
| Region | Lowcountry |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Cotton, Corn, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Soybeans |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 13+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
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 Colleton County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
531 Robertson Blvd, Walterboro, SC 29488
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 Colleton County Operations
Based on Colleton County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Wetland management for rice production and wildlife habitat receives specialized program support. Hurricane recovery and flood management help producers adapt to coastal storm impacts.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Allendale County, South Carolina, Bamberg County, South Carolina, Beaufort County, South Carolina, Charleston County, South Carolina, Dorchester County, South Carolina, and Hampton County, South Carolina. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Colleton 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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