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Horry County, South Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county features flat coastal plains with sandy soils and numerous swamps, including portions of the Great Pee Dee River system. The Waccamaw River flows through the county, creating fertile bottomlands near the coast.

Agriculture focuses on tobacco, soybeans, and corn production on the sandy coastal plain soils. Livestock operations, particularly cattle and poultry, utilize the abundant pastureland and feed grain production.

Quick Facts
RegionCoastal Plain
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Tobacco, Hogs, Poultry, Cotton
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~150,000 acres
Average Farm Size~241 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 "Horry 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 Horry County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize wetland protection and soil erosion control on sandy soils prone to nutrient leaching. Crop insurance and disaster assistance are critical due to hurricane exposure along the coast.

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 Horry County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Horry County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the South Carolina guide: South Carolina Farm Programs Guide

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