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Crawford County, Indiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Steep hills and narrow valleys in the unglaciated uplands with limestone caves and karst features. The county includes parts of Hoosier National Forest with limited agricultural land in valley bottoms.

Small-scale farming operations in valley areas with cattle grazing on hillside pastures adapted to steep terrain. Agricultural production focuses on hay and pasture with limited row crop acreage due to topographic constraints.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthern Indiana
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Horses
Farms & Ranches~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~68,000 acres
Average Farm Size~183 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 "Crawford 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 Crawford County Operations

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

EQIP prioritizes erosion control and pasture management on steep slopes and fragile karst soils. CRP and CREP enrollment focuses on forest buffers and wildlife habitat 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 Crawford County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Crawford 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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