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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Logan County
Logan County is part of the Highland Rim and Pennyroyal land resource region (MLRA 122). The county's mean elevation is about 562 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Logan County sees 51.8 in of rain, a 334-day growing season, a 58.0°F mean annual temperature.
Logan County carries 17,168 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 26,555 acres. 1,017 farms operate in the county, averaging 262 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Dairy, Poultry, Tobacco |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Logan County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
253 Hopkinsville Rd, Russellville, KY 42276
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 Logan County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Logan County greening up around April and peaking in July. The county carries about 26,555 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Logan County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Logan County at an average farm size of 262 acres, 25% small operations, 26% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 4,391 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Logan County
Given the operation mix in Logan County, the practices that most often come up are waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage for dairies, and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground. 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 Logan County Operations
Based on Logan County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs protect karst landscape features and groundwater quality near Mammoth Cave. Beginning farmer initiatives support young producers entering cattle and tobacco 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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Logan County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Butler County, Kentucky, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, Simpson County, Kentucky, Todd County, Kentucky, Warren County, Kentucky, and Robertson County, Tennessee. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Logan 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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