Boyd County, Kentucky

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located where Kentucky meets Ohio and West Virginia, the county features Ohio River bottomlands and rolling hills inland. The Big Sandy River confluence creates additional fertile alluvial areas near Ashland.

River bottom farms produce corn, soybeans, and hay, while hillside operations focus on cattle grazing. Urban proximity to Ashland provides markets for specialty crops and direct-to-consumer sales.

Quick Facts


Region	Eastern Kentucky
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Poultry, Honey, Sheep, Goats
Farms & Ranches	~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~24,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~128 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 "Boyd 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 Boyd County Operations

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

Riparian buffer programs protect Ohio River water quality while maintaining productive bottomland agriculture. Urban agriculture initiatives support local food production for the Ashland metropolitan area.

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 Boyd County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Boyd County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the Kentucky guide: Kentucky Farm Programs Guide

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