Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Huntington County
Huntington County lies in the Indiana and Ohio Till Plain (MLRA 111) region. Elevation averages about 815 feet.
Huntington County averages 40.4 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 275 days. Annual mean temperature is 50.9°F.
Huntington County's agricultural base centers on corn, soybeans, and milk. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 643 farms working 219,609 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 6,503 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Indiana |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Dairy, Poultry, Hogs, Cattle & calves |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Huntington County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
2040 Riverfork Dr W, Huntington, IN 46750
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Huntington County
Huntington County reported 6,503 head of cattle across roughly 1,691 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows June green-up and a July growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for Huntington County.
Farm Structure in Huntington County
Irrigation covers about 1% of farmland in Huntington County, roughly 2,577 acres. Farms average 342 acres, with about 25% classed as small operations. Around 24% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Huntington County
Given the operation mix in Huntington County, the practices that most often come up are waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage for dairies; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and waste management and nutrient planning for confined livestock operations. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Huntington County Operations
Based on Huntington County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports livestock water systems and pasture improvements in river valley areas. CRP enrollment targets riparian buffers along the Wabash River corridor.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Counties Bordering Huntington County
Huntington County shares borders with Allen County, Indiana, Grant County, Indiana, Wabash County, Indiana, Wells County, Indiana, and Whitley County, Indiana. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Huntington 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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