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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Carroll County
Carroll County sits within the Kentucky Bluegrass (MLRA 121) region. Elevation averages about 473 feet.
Temperatures in Carroll County range from a January mean low of 24°F to a July mean high near 87°F. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. Expect about 306 frost-free days.
Carroll County ran 226 farms, 44,115 acres of farmland, and 2,288 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, soybeans, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Horses, Vegetables, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
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 Carroll County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY 41005
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
1800 Highland Ave, Carrollton, KY 41008
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 Carroll County Operations
Based on Carroll County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Dual watershed programs protect both Ohio River and Kentucky River water quality through targeted conservation practices. Precision agriculture adoption helps maximize yields on variable river bottom 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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Jefferson County, Indiana, Switzerland County, Indiana, Gallatin County, Kentucky, Henry County, Kentucky, Owen County, Kentucky, and Trimble County, Kentucky. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Carroll 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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