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Gordon County, Georgia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Ridge and Valley topography with limestone valleys and sandstone ridges creating diverse terrain. The Oostanaula River flows through the county, providing fertile bottomlands for agriculture.

Diversified agriculture includes significant poultry operations, cattle ranching, and row crop production in the valleys. Carpet industry waste provides organic matter for soil improvement programs.

Quick Facts
RegionRidge and Valley
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~77,000 acres
Average Farm Size~131 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Gordon 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 Gordon County Operations

Based on Gordon County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Nutrient management for intensive poultry operations is a key conservation priority. Water quality protection in the Oostanaula River watershed drives conservation practice adoption and technical assistance.

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 Gordon County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Gordon County?"

Your Next Steps in Gordon County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Georgia guide: Georgia Farm Programs Guide

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