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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Grayson County
Grayson County sits within the Kentucky and Indiana Sandstone and Shale Hills and Valleys, Southern Part (MLRA 120A) region. Elevation averages about 686 feet.
Temperatures in Grayson County range from a January mean low of 25°F to a July mean high near 88°F. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. Expect about 306 frost-free days.
Grayson County ran 1,283 farms, 232,159 acres of farmland, and 16,018 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, soybeans, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Western Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Dairy, Tobacco |
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 Grayson County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
250 Sportsman Lake Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
119 Commerce Dr, Leitchfield, KY 42754
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 Grayson County Operations
Based on Grayson County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP funding supports pasture improvement and livestock water systems throughout the rolling landscape. Lake watershed protection programs promote conservation practices to maintain water quality in Rough River and Nolin River Lakes.
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 Breckinridge County, Kentucky, Butler County, Kentucky, Edmonson County, Kentucky, Hardin County, Kentucky, Hart County, Kentucky, and Ohio County, Kentucky. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Grayson 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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