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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Hardeman County
Hardeman County lies in the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess (MLRA 134) region. Elevation averages about 405 feet.
Hardeman County averages 56.3 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 60.5°F.
Hardeman County's agricultural base centers on soybeans, cotton, and corn. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 598 farms working 159,283 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 7,787 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Tennessee |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Cotton, Corn, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Hardeman County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
791 Tennessee St, Bolivar, TN 38008
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 Hardeman County Operations
Based on Hardeman County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation focus on soil health in cotton systems and water quality protection along Hatchie River. Integrated pest management promoted for row crop production.
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 Hardeman County
Hardeman County shares borders with Alcorn County, Mississippi, Benton County, Mississippi, Tippah County, Mississippi, Chester County, Tennessee, Fayette County, Tennessee, and Haywood County, Tennessee. 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 Hardeman County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Tennessee guide: Tennessee Farm Programs Guide
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