Farming in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County

2 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 Thermal Road, Trafford, AL 35172

$1,550,000

123 acresNo home reported

$12,602 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Pasture and grazing land

• Pasture
• Barn
• Stable or stalls

0 Thermal RoadTrafford, AL 35172

Listing courtesy of National Land Realty, Birmingham, AL · MyStateMLS #12030517

For sale

Save 6056 Red Hollow Road, Birmingham, AL 35215

$1,237,500

165 acresNo home reported

$7,500 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Pasture and grazing land

• Pasture
• Stable or stalls
• Pond

6056 Red Hollow RoadBirmingham, AL 35215

Listing courtesy of National Land Realty, Gulf Coast · MyStateMLS #11941179

See all 2 listings in Jefferson County