Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Henry County
Elevation across Henry County averages about 782 feet. The county falls within the Southern Piedmont (MLRA 136) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 51.1 inches per year. January lows average around 33°F while July highs reach about 90°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 214 farms in Henry County, operating across 14,108 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 66 acres. Top commodities include cattle, cut christmas trees, and cut christmas trees & short term woody trees.
Quick Facts
| Region | Piedmont |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Horses, Vegetables, Soybeans, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 9+ 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 Henry County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
2025 Pennsylvania Avenue, Box F10, Mcdonough, GA 30253
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
231 Highway 41 N, Barnesville, GA 30204
This county also has 1 additional FSA office. View all offices
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 Henry County Operations
Based on Henry County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs focus on maintaining viable agricultural operations in rapidly developing suburban areas. Conservation practices emphasize protecting remaining farmland and managing agricultural-urban interfaces.
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 Henry County: Butts County, Georgia, Clayton County, Georgia, DeKalb County, Georgia, Newton County, Georgia, Rockdale County, Georgia, and Spalding County, Georgia. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Henry County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Georgia guide: Georgia Farm Programs Guide
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