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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Campbell County
Elevation across Campbell County averages about 687 feet. The county falls within the Kentucky Bluegrass (MLRA 121) land resource region.
The growing season in Campbell County spans roughly 306 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 45.0 inches per year. January lows average around 24°F while July highs reach about 86°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 493 farms in Campbell County, operating across 38,744 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 79 acres. Top commodities include cattle, corn, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry, 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 Campbell County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY 41005
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 Campbell County
The forage year in Campbell County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in May (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 9,808 acres of pastureland and 2,152 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Campbell County
About 24% of Campbell County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 37% of farms are small and 1% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 79 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Campbell County
Given the operation mix in Campbell 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 Campbell County Operations
Based on Campbell County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Urban agriculture programs support local food production and farmers markets in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Farmland preservation efforts help maintain agricultural operations under development pressure.
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 Campbell County: Kenton County, Kentucky, Pendleton County, Kentucky, Clermont County, Ohio, and Hamilton County, Ohio. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Campbell 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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