Harrison County, Indiana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Rugged hill country with steep slopes, narrow valleys, and Ohio River bottomland. Karst topography includes caves and sinkholes in limestone bedrock.
Mixed agriculture adapted to challenging terrain with livestock grazing on hillsides and crop production in valleys. Tobacco production remains important alongside traditional crops.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southern Indiana |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Fruit & tree nuts |
| Farms & Ranches | ~650 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~150,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~156 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 "Harrison 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 Harrison County Operations
Based on Harrison County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP addresses severe erosion control and livestock water systems in steep terrain. CRP targets highly erodible hillsides and riparian buffers along creek valleys.
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 Harrison County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Harrison County?"
Your Next Steps in Harrison 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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