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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: 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 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.
Forage and Grazing in Bullitt County
Bullitt County reported 1,070 head of cattle across roughly 6,415 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a May 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 Bullitt County.
Farm Structure in Bullitt County
Bullitt County reports about 13 acres under irrigation. Farms average 71 acres, with about 54% classed as small operations. Around 24% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Bullitt County
Given the operation mix in Bullitt County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. 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 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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