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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Edmonson County
Edmonson County lies in the Kentucky and Indiana Sandstone and Shale Hills and Valleys, Southern Part (MLRA 120A) region. Elevation averages about 485 feet.
Edmonson County averages 53.2 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 334 days. Annual mean temperature is 57.5°F.
Edmonson County's agricultural base centers on cattle, soybeans, and corn. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 552 farms working 86,574 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 5,911 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Poultry, Corn, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Edmonson County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
216 W Ohio St, Morgantown, KY 42261
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
925 Lovers Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42103
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 Edmonson County
Edmonson County reported 5,911 head of cattle across roughly 15,739 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a June 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 Edmonson County.
Farm Structure in Edmonson County
Edmonson County reports about 43 acres under irrigation. Farms average 157 acres, with about 27% classed as small operations. Around 19% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Edmonson County
Edmonson County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, grain, and soybeans. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Edmonson County Operations
Based on Edmonson County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation practices focus on protecting groundwater quality in the karst landscape through proper nutrient management. EQIP funding supports alternative water sources for livestock to reduce impacts on sensitive cave ecosystems.
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 Edmonson County
Edmonson County shares borders with Barren County, Kentucky, Butler County, Kentucky, Grayson County, Kentucky, Hart County, Kentucky, and Warren 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 Edmonson 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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