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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Grant County
Grant County sits within the Kentucky Bluegrass (MLRA 121) region. Elevation averages about 829 feet.
Temperatures in Grant County range from a January mean low of 24°F to a July mean high near 86°F. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. Expect about 306 frost-free days.
Grant County ran 787 farms, 84,737 acres of farmland, and 5,167 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, tobacco, and milk.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Tobacco, Dairy, Horses, Soybeans, Vegetables |
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 Grant County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
103 Rodgers Park Dr, Cynthiana, KY 41031
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
814 Us Highway 27 S, Falmouth, KY 41040
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 Grant County Operations
Based on Grant County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs address erosion control on sloping cropland and stream protection in Ohio River tributaries. EQIP provides cost-share for pasture improvement and rotational grazing infrastructure on rolling terrain.
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 Boone County, Kentucky, Gallatin County, Kentucky, Harrison County, Kentucky, Kenton County, Kentucky, Owen County, Kentucky, and Pendleton County, Kentucky. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Grant 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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