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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Livingston County
Livingston County sits within the Kentucky and Indiana Sandstone and Shale Hills and Valleys, Southern Part (MLRA 120A) region. Elevation averages about 610 feet.
Temperatures in Livingston County range from a January mean low of 27°F to a July mean high near 89°F. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. Expect about 334 frost-free days.
Livingston County ran 360 farms, 144,892 acres of farmland, and 8,230 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: corn, soybeans, and cattle.
Quick Facts
| Region | Western Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Horses, Sheep |
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 Livingston County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
2027 U.S. 60 E, Suite A, Salem, KY 42078
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 Livingston County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 24% of farmland in Livingston County, about 34,912 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around June and forage peaks in July. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Livingston County
Farms in Livingston County average 402 acres, and about 15% are small operations. Roughly 22% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up.
What Tends to Fit in Livingston County
With cattle and corn in the mix in Livingston County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and brush management (rangeland). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Livingston County Operations
Based on Livingston County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Wetland conservation programs protect waterfowl habitat along the Tennessee River corridor. Flood management and drainage systems help optimize production on river bottom agricultural land.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Hardin County, Illinois, Massac County, Illinois, Pope County, Illinois, Crittenden County, Kentucky, Lyon County, Kentucky, and McCracken County, Kentucky. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Livingston 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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