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Hickman County, Kentucky

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in the Jackson Purchase region with level to gently rolling terrain and fertile soils. Kentucky Lake borders the eastern edge, while the Mississippi River forms the western boundary.

Intensive row crop agriculture dominates with large-scale corn and soybean production on productive bottomland soils. Cattle operations utilize upland areas and provide diversification for many farming operations.

Quick Facts
RegionWestern Kentucky
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Soybeans, Corn, Hogs, Tobacco, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~340 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size~494 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 "Hickman 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 Hickman County Operations

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

Wetland conservation programs protect waterfowl habitat along the Mississippi flyway. Flood mitigation and drainage management are priorities given the county's proximity to major waterways.

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 Hickman County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Hickman 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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