Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Posey County
Elevation across Posey County averages about 380 feet. The county falls within the Central Mississippi Valley Wooded Slopes (MLRA 115) land resource region.
The growing season in Posey County spans roughly 334 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 47.3 inches per year. January lows average around 25°F while July highs reach about 88°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 462 farms in Posey County, operating across 256,130 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 554 acres. Top commodities include corn, soybeans, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Indiana |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts |
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 Posey County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1805 Main St, Mount Vernon, IN 47620
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 Posey County
The forage year in Posey County runs from green-up in June to peak growth in July (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 1,060 acres of pastureland and 525 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Posey County
About 25% of Posey County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 24% of farms are small and 17% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 554 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Posey County
Given the operation mix in Posey County, the practices that most often come up are 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 Posey County Operations
Based on Posey County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Flood protection and drainage management are ongoing concerns due to proximity to major rivers. Precision agriculture technologies are widely adopted to maximize yields on premium soils.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Posey County: Gallatin County, Illinois, White County, Illinois, Gibson County, Indiana, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Henderson County, Kentucky, and Union County, Kentucky. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Posey 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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