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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Haywood County
Haywood County is part of the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess land resource region (MLRA 134). The county's mean elevation is about 363 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Haywood County sees 54.4 in of rain, a 60.5°F mean annual temperature.
Haywood County carries 1,961 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 4,500 acres. 365 farms operate in the county, averaging 659 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Tennessee |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Cotton, Corn, Wheat, Cattle & calves, Honey |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Haywood County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1179 S Dupree Ave, Brownsville, TN 38012
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.
Forage and Grazing in Haywood County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Haywood County greening up around July and peaking in August. The county carries about 4,500 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Haywood County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Haywood County at an average farm size of 659 acres, 25% small operations, 28% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 30,950 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Haywood County
Haywood County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were grain, soybeans, and cotton. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Haywood County Operations
Based on Haywood County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Drainage management critical for crop production on flat terrain with seasonal flooding concerns. Conservation practices focus on reducing agricultural runoff.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Haywood County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Crockett County, Tennessee, Fayette County, Tennessee, Hardeman County, Tennessee, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, Madison County, Tennessee, and Tipton County, Tennessee. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Haywood 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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