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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Bullitt County
Bullitt County lies in the Highland Rim and Pennyroyal (MLRA 122) region. Elevation averages about 474 feet.
Bullitt County averages 50.0 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 306 days. Annual mean temperature is 56.5°F.
Bullitt County's agricultural base centers on soybeans, corn, and cattle. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 420 farms working 29,789 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 1,070 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Bullitt County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
2001 Buchannan Blvd, Bardstown, KY 40004
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.
Programs for Bullitt County Operations
Based on Bullitt County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Urban interface management helps farmers adapt to development pressure from Louisville expansion. Equine facility improvements focus on pasture management and environmental stewardship.
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 Bullitt County
Bullitt County shares borders with Hardin County, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Nelson County, Kentucky, and Spencer County, Kentucky. 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 Bullitt 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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