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Decatur County, Indiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling to nearly level terrain at the boundary between glaciated and unglaciated regions with diverse soil types. The county features the East Fork White River and Flatrock River with agricultural land in valleys and on gentle slopes.

Corn and soybean production on better soils with cattle and hay operations on rolling pasture land. The county maintains diversified agriculture with some specialty crops and direct marketing operations.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Indiana
Top CommoditiesCorn, Hogs, Soybeans, Vegetables, Sheep, Horses
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~170,000 acres
Average Farm Size~307 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 "Decatur 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 Decatur County Operations

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

CSP promotes crop rotation diversity and soil health practices on varied terrain and soil types. EQIP supports stream protection and pasture improvements in major river 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 Decatur County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Decatur 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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