Dillon County, South Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Flat coastal plain terrain with sandy soils and the Little Pee Dee River forming the eastern boundary. Scattered wetlands and pine forests break up the agricultural landscape throughout the county.

Row crop production dominates with tobacco, corn, and soybeans as the primary crops grown. Some cotton production and timber operations round out the agricultural economy in this rural county.

Quick Facts


Region	Pee Dee
Top Commodities	Poultry, Hogs, Soybeans, Corn, Cotton, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches	~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~555 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 "Dillon 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 Dillon County Operations

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

Tobacco production efficiency and alternative crop diversification receive program support. Water management systems help optimize irrigation for row crop production on sandy soils.

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 Dillon County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Dillon 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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