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Floyd County, Indiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and knobs rising from the Ohio River valley with limestone bluffs and steep terrain. The county features the historic Knobs region with limited flat agricultural land due to topographic constraints.

Limited agricultural production adapted to hilly terrain with cattle grazing on hillside pastures and small crop fields in valleys. Proximity to Louisville creates opportunities for specialty crops and direct marketing operations.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthern Indiana
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Poultry, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Berries
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~17,000 acres
Average Farm Size~65 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 "Floyd 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 Floyd County Operations

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

EQIP prioritizes erosion control and pasture management on steep slopes and fragile soils. Beginning Farmer programs support specialty crop production and agritourism development near urban markets.

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 Floyd County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Floyd 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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