Lyon County, Kentucky

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Narrow county between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley with rolling hills and extensive shoreline. Land Between the Lakes recreation area occupies the eastern portion, limiting agricultural development.

Cattle operations utilize available pasture land on rolling hills and small valleys. Limited row crop production occurs on suitable terrain, with farming concentrated in the western portion of the county.

Quick Facts


Region	Western Kentucky
Top Commodities	Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Tobacco, Horses, Poultry, Goats
Farms & Ranches	~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~35,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~223 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 "Lyon 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 Lyon County Operations

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

Wildlife habitat programs balance agricultural production with conservation in the lakes region. Water quality protection focuses on preventing runoff into Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.

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 Lyon County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lyon 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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