Putnam County, Florida
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
The county spans from the St. Johns River valley to rolling uplands with numerous lakes and forested areas. Crescent Lake and the Ocala National Forest border portions of the county.
Cattle ranching dominates on extensive improved pastures with significant timber production from pine plantations. Row crop production includes corn and soybeans on fertile river bottom lands.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Florida |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Floriculture, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Horses |
| Farms & Ranches | ~580 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~130,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~250 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Putnam County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.
What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.
Programs for Putnam County Operations
Based on Putnam County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports pasture improvement and livestock water systems across extensive ranch operations. CRP enrollment focuses on environmentally sensitive lands along waterways and wetland restoration.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.
We don't have Putnam County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Putnam County?"
Your Next Steps in Putnam 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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