Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Levy County
Elevation across Levy County averages about 13 feet. The county falls within the Eastern Gulf Coast Flatwoods (MLRA 152A) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 53.2 inches per year. January lows average around 44°F while July highs reach about 91°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 993 farms in Levy County, operating across 198,497 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 200 acres. Top commodities include cattle, equine, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Florida |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Corn |
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 Levy 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.
Forage and Grazing in Levy County
The forage year in Levy County runs from green-up in March to peak growth in June (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 53,730 acres of pastureland and 648 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Levy County
About 24% of Levy County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 49% of farms are small and 7% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 200 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Levy County
Given the operation mix in Levy County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Levy County Operations
Based on Levy County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs focus on protecting spring water quality and managing grazing around sensitive karst features. Livestock Forage Program provides assistance during drought periods when springs and surface water become limited.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Levy County: Alachua County, Florida, Citrus County, Florida, Dixie County, Florida, Gilchrist County, Florida, and Marion County, Florida. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Levy 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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