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Farming in Alabama

Regional guidance, not a property assessment. Reviewed crop guidance for Alabama is not published yet. Choose a county for local referrals and listings.

Local help

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All Alabama resources

  • Alabama Cooperative Extension SystemAlabama

    The outreach arm of Auburn University and Alabama A&M University. Its county offices are the usual first call for a buyer or new landowner with questions about crops, forages, livestock or farm management.

    Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (Alabama)Find a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • Auburn University Soil, Forage and Water Testing LaboratoryAlabama

    The Auburn lab that tests soil, forage, feed, plant tissue, water and manure samples for Alabama farmers and landowners. Its soil report includes lime and fertilizer recommendations.

    Tests listed by the lab: routine soil analysis (pH, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium), forage and feed analysis, plant tissue nutrient analysis, water analysis, poultry litter analysis, manure and compost analysis

    Submitting samples: Customers download the form for their test type, and the lab sends soil reports by email and/or regular mail. The lab says its online soil and forage systems are being replaced, so check its page for the current process.

    Sampling and submission instructions

    Soil and plant testing labsServes: Statewide (Alabama)Verified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

    National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

    Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

    List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Service CentersNationwide

    Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Counties in Alabama

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