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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Clark County
Clark County sits within the Kentucky Bluegrass (MLRA 121) region. Elevation averages about 906 feet.
Temperatures in Clark County range from a January mean low of 25°F to a July mean high near 87°F. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches. Expect about 306 frost-free days.
Clark County ran 804 farms, 135,849 acres of farmland, and 20,972 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, equine, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Horses, Corn, Tobacco, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Clark County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
667 Tech Dr, Winchester, KY 40391
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 Clark County Operations
Based on Clark County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Equine facility management programs maintain high-quality pastures essential for horse breeding and training operations. Kentucky River watershed protection emphasizes nutrient management and riparian conservation.
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 Bourbon County, Kentucky, Estill County, Kentucky, Fayette County, Kentucky, Madison County, Kentucky, Montgomery County, Kentucky, and Powell County, Kentucky. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Clark 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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