Farming in Coffee County, Alabama

Broader context

Without reviewed regional crop guidance for Alabama, the most reliable next step is the state's Extension service, which publishes crop, forage and livestock information for its own regions and can tell you what is commonly grown in Coffee County. The links below cover the essentials for any county.

• USDA NASS Quick Stats for crops historically produced in the county (statistics, not a suitability test)
• USDA plant hardiness map for winter cold limits on perennials (not annual crops)
• NRCS Web Soil Survey for mapped soils (a map is not a soil test)
• Crop and enterprise guides for what each enterprise needs from the land

Local help for Coffee County

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

Farm and ranch listings in Coffee County

7 participating MyStateMLS listings (active, for sale). Each listing's own details decide what it can support; the guidance above does not.

For sale

Save 0 Hwy 125, Elba, AL 36323

$479,000

111 acresNo home reported

$4,315 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Cropland30 cropland acres reported

• Hay ground

0 Hwy 125Elba, AL 36323

Listing courtesy of Tutt Real Estate · MyStateMLS #12051175

For sale

Save 0 County Road 232, Elba, AL 36323

$219,000

51 acresNo home reported

$4,294 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Cropland28 cropland acres reported

• Hay ground

0 County Road 232Elba, AL 36323

Listing courtesy of Tutt Real Estate · MyStateMLS #12051169

For saleReduced $23,400

Save 11091 Highway 51, New Brockton, AL 36351

$426,500

19 acres2 beds

$22,578 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Small farm

• Pasture
• Barn
• Pond

11091 Highway 51New Brockton, AL 36351

Listing courtesy of South Place Properties · MyStateMLS #11938592

For sale

Save 0 County Road 533, New Brockton, AL 36351

$880,000

160 acresNo home reported

$5,500 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Cropland

• Tillable or cropland
• Pasture
• Hay ground

0 County Road 533New Brockton, AL 36351

Listing courtesy of South Place Properties · MyStateMLS #11922673

For sale

Save 0 County Road 235, Elba, AL 36323

$244,000

50 acresNo home reported

$4,880 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Pasture and grazing land

• Pasture
• Pond
• Creek or spring

0 County Road 235Elba, AL 36323

Listing courtesy of Tutt Real Estate · MyStateMLS #11894796

For sale

Save 26 County Road 223, New Brockton, AL 36351

$132,100

19 acresNo home reported

$6,953 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Pasture and grazing land14 pasture acres reported

• Pasture
• Pond

26 County Road 223New Brockton, AL 36351

Listing courtesy of National Land Realty, Southeastern Alabama · MyStateMLS #11650538

See all 7 listings in Coffee County