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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Florence County
Florence County lies in the Atlantic Coast Flatwoods (MLRA 153A) region. Elevation averages about 118 feet.
Florence County averages 48.2 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 63.9°F.
Florence County's agricultural base centers on soybeans, corn, and cotton. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 391 farms working 116,428 acres.
Quick Facts
| Region | Pee Dee |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Cotton, Vegetables, Wheat, Grain sorghum |
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 Florence County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
215 3rd Loop Rd, Florence, SC 29505
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 Florence County Operations
Based on Florence County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Nutrient management for intensive crop and livestock operations receives conservation priority. Cover crop adoption and conservation tillage systems help improve soil health across diverse farming operations.
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 Florence County
Florence County shares borders with Clarendon County, South Carolina, Darlington County, South Carolina, Dillon County, South Carolina, Lee County, South Carolina, Marion County, South Carolina, and Marlboro 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 Florence 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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