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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Henry County
Elevation across Henry County averages about 821 feet. The county falls within the Kentucky Bluegrass (MLRA 121) land resource region.
The growing season in Henry County spans roughly 275 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 49.5 inches per year. January lows average around 24°F while July highs reach about 87°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 719 farms in Henry County, operating across 126,077 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 175 acres. Top commodities include cattle, corn, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Tobacco, Dairy, Vegetables |
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 Henry County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1125 Campbellsburg Rd, New Castle, KY 40050
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 Henry County
The forage year in Henry County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in May (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 30,266 acres of pastureland and 10,829 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Henry County
About 25% of Henry County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 22% of farms are small and 4% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 175 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Henry County
Given the operation mix in Henry 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 brush management for rangeland. 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 Henry County Operations
Based on Henry County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Pasture and grazing management programs help optimize cattle operations on rolling terrain. Beginning farmer initiatives support young producers entering cattle and crop enterprises.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Henry County: Carroll County, Kentucky, Franklin County, Kentucky, Oldham County, Kentucky, Owen County, Kentucky, Shelby County, Kentucky, and Trimble County, Kentucky. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Henry 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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