Union County, Florida
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
This small county features rolling hills and flatlands with New River flowing northward toward the Suwannee River system. Longleaf pine forests and scattered lakes characterize much of the landscape.
Cattle ranching operates on native and improved pastures with timber production from managed pine forests. Small-scale row crop production includes corn and hay on scattered fields.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Florida |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Soybeans, Floriculture |
| Farms & Ranches | ~180 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~37,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~114 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 "Union 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 Union County Operations
Based on Union County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports livestock facility improvements and pasture management systems. CSP promotes sustainable forestry practices and wildlife habitat conservation on working lands.
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 Union County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Union County?"
Your Next Steps in Union 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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