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Bartholomew County, Indiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gently rolling hills with productive silt loam soils and drainage through the East Fork White River. The terrain includes scattered woodlands and limestone outcroppings typical of the transition zone between glacial and unglaciated areas.

Diversified farming operations with strong corn and soybean production complemented by beef cattle grazing on rolling pastures. The county maintains a balance between row crops and livestock with some specialty crop production near Columbus.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Indiana
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Horses
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~130,000 acres
Average Farm Size~257 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 "Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew County Operations

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

CSP enrollment focuses on grazing management and crop rotation diversity on rolling terrain. EQIP supports stream bank stabilization and pasture improvements along the White River watershed.

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 Bartholomew County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Bartholomew County

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

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