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Daviess 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 the East Fork White River drainage system. The county features a mix of agricultural valleys and forested ridges with some wetland areas.

Corn and soybean production combined with significant livestock operations including cattle and swine. The county has a strong Amish farming community practicing diversified agriculture with smaller farm sizes.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Indiana
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Dairy, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~840 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~190,000 acres
Average Farm Size~164 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 "Daviess 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 Daviess County Operations

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

EQIP supports diverse conservation practices adapted to traditional farming methods and smaller operations. CSP enrollment emphasizes crop rotation diversity and integrated livestock management systems.

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 Daviess County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Daviess 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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