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Greenup County, Kentucky

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Located along the Ohio River with river bottomland and rolling to hilly terrain extending inland. The county features fertile Ohio River floodplain areas mixed with more rugged upland topography.

Agriculture combines Ohio River bottomland crop production with upland cattle operations on pasture. The fertile river bottom supports corn and soybean production while hills are utilized for grazing.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Kentucky
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~72,000 acres
Average Farm Size~152 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Greenup County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Greenup County Operations

Based on Greenup County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Conservation practices emphasize protecting Ohio River water quality through buffer strips and nutrient management on bottomland crops. EQIP supports erosion control measures on sloping upland areas used for pasture and hay production.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Greenup County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Greenup County?"

Your Next Steps in Greenup County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Kentucky guide: Kentucky Farm Programs Guide

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