Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Dixie County
Dixie County sits within the Eastern Gulf Coast Flatwoods (MLRA 152A) region. Elevation averages about 21 feet.
Temperatures in Dixie County range from a January mean low of 42°F to a July mean high near 91°F. Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches.
Dixie County ran 154 farms, 51,720 acres of farmland, and 1,722 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, sheep, and hogs.
Quick Facts
| Region | Big Bend Florida |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Floriculture, Sheep, Hogs, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Exceptional Drought (D4). LFP-eligible for 15+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
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 Dixie County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1727 East Wade Street, Trenton, FL 32693
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 Dixie County Operations
Based on Dixie County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Coastal habitat conservation and flood management are priorities given the extensive salt marsh and tidal environments. Forest management practices focus on sustainable timber harvesting in wetland-adjacent areas.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Gilchrist County, Florida, Lafayette County, Florida, Levy County, Florida, and Taylor County, Florida. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Dixie County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Florida guide: Florida Farm Programs Guide
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