Letcher County, Kentucky

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

High mountain terrain with steep slopes and narrow valleys characteristic of central Appalachia. North Fork Kentucky River and numerous tributaries flow through deep hollows and valleys.

Limited agricultural activity consists primarily of small cattle operations on available pasture land. Mountain gardens and small-scale farming serve local food needs in this coal mining region.

Quick Facts


Region	Eastern Kentucky
Top Commodities	Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Berries, Goats, Honey
Farms & Ranches	~120 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~4,900 acres
Average Farm Size	~69 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 "Letcher 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 Letcher County Operations

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

Reclamation programs focus on converting former mining sites into productive agricultural and pasture land. Slope stabilization and erosion control protect water resources in steep mountain terrain.

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 Letcher County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Letcher 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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