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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Georgetown County
Georgetown County sits within the Atlantic Coast Flatwoods (MLRA 153A) region. Elevation averages about 18 feet.
Temperatures in Georgetown County range from a January mean low of 36°F to a July mean high near 90°F. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches.
Georgetown County ran 213 farms and 63,303 acres of farmland in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, corn, and cattle.
Quick Facts
| Region | Grand Strand |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 9+ 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 Georgetown County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1837 N Fraser St, Georgetown, SC 29440
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 Georgetown County Operations
Based on Georgetown County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Wetland restoration and rice field management for wildlife habitat receive specialized program support. Coastal resilience planning helps agricultural operations adapt to sea level rise and storm surge.
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 Berkeley County, South Carolina, Charleston County, South Carolina, Horry County, South Carolina, Marion County, South Carolina, and Williamsburg County, South Carolina. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Georgetown 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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