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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Floyd County
Floyd County is part of the Cumberland Plateau and Mountains land resource region (MLRA 125). The county's mean elevation is about 754 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Floyd County sees 47.3 in of rain, a 334-day growing season, a 56.3°F mean annual temperature.
Floyd County carries 113 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 708 acres. 61 farms operate in the county, averaging 113 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Eastern Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Goats, 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 Floyd County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
100 Scott Perry Drive, Paintsville, KY 41240
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
955 Prestonsburg St, West Liberty, KY 41472
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 Floyd County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Floyd County greening up around April and peaking in June. The county carries about 708 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Floyd County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Floyd County at an average farm size of 113 acres, 22% small operations, 26% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 4 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Floyd County
With cattle and goats in the mix in Floyd County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations), and brush management (rangeland). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Floyd County Operations
Based on Floyd County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs focus on reclaiming disturbed lands for agricultural use and stabilizing steep slopes. EQIP provides assistance for establishing pastures on reclaimed mine sites and improving existing grazing areas.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Floyd County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Johnson County, Kentucky, Knott County, Kentucky, Magoffin County, Kentucky, Martin County, Kentucky, and Pike County, Kentucky. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Floyd 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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