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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Green County
Green County lies in the Highland Rim and Pennyroyal (MLRA 122) region. Elevation averages about 714 feet.
Green County averages 51.6 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 334 days. Annual mean temperature is 56.8°F.
Green County's agricultural base centers on soybeans, corn, and cattle. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 902 farms working 145,130 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 9,363 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Tobacco, Dairy |
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 Green County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1105 S Columbia Ave, Campbellsville, KY 42718
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 Green County
Green County reported 9,363 head of cattle across roughly 27,479 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a July 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 Green County.
Farm Structure in Green County
Green County reports about 25 acres under irrigation. Farms average 161 acres, with about 21% classed as small operations. Around 22% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Green County
Given the operation mix in Green County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and high tunnels, irrigation efficiency, and NAP coverage for specialty-crop acres. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Green County Operations
Based on Green County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation efforts focus on Green River watershed protection through riparian buffers and proper nutrient management. EQIP provides assistance for rotational grazing systems and pasture renovation to improve forage quality.
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 Green County
Green County shares borders with Adair County, Kentucky, Hart County, Kentucky, Larue County, Kentucky, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, and Taylor 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 Green 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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