Brown County, Indiana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Heavily forested hills and ridges with steep terrain and thin soils characteristic of the unglaciated uplands. The county features Brown County State Park and extensive woodlands with limited agricultural valleys.
Limited agricultural production focused on small-scale livestock grazing and specialty crops suited to hilly terrain. Tourism-related agriculture includes Christmas tree farms, agritourism operations, and farmers markets serving visitors.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Indiana |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Vegetables, Goats |
| Farms & Ranches | ~180 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~15,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~98 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 "Brown 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 Brown County Operations
Based on Brown County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP focuses on erosion control and pasture management on steep slopes and fragile soils. CRP and CREP enrollment emphasizes forest buffers and wildlife habitat restoration in sensitive watersheds.
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 Brown County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Brown County?"
Your Next Steps in Brown County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Indiana guide: Indiana Farm Programs Guide
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