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Daviess County, Kentucky

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Fertile river bottom land along the Ohio River with gently rolling upland areas ideal for crop production. The county features some of Kentucky's most productive agricultural soils.

Major grain production area specializing in corn and soybeans on fertile river bottoms and upland fields. Large-scale commercial farming operations utilize modern equipment and precision agriculture techniques.

Quick Facts
RegionWestern Kentucky
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Poultry, Tobacco, Wheat, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~270,000 acres
Average Farm Size~279 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Daviess County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Daviess County Operations

Based on Daviess County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Conservation programs emphasize nutrient management and cover crops to protect Ohio River water quality. Precision agriculture practices are promoted through CSP to optimize fertilizer application and reduce environmental impact.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Daviess County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Daviess County?"

Your Next Steps in Daviess County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Kentucky guide: Kentucky Farm Programs Guide

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