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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Menifee County
Elevation across Menifee County averages about 988 feet. The county falls within the Western Allegheny Plateau (MLRA 124) land resource region.
The growing season in Menifee County spans roughly 306 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 50.2 inches per year. January lows average around 25°F while July highs reach about 86°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 213 farms in Menifee County, operating across 24,724 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 116 acres. Top commodities include cattle, equine, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Eastern Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Horses, Goats |
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 Menifee County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
509 Willin Way, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
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 Menifee County
The forage year in Menifee County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in May (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 5,587 acres of pastureland and 1,082 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Menifee County
About 22% of Menifee County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 21% of farms are small and 2% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 116 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Menifee County
Menifee County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, equine, and equine. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Menifee County Operations
Based on Menifee County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Forestry management practices help integrate timber production with small-scale livestock operations through selective harvesting. Technical assistance focuses on establishing pastures and hay fields on steep terrain while preventing erosion.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Menifee County: Bath County, Kentucky, Montgomery County, Kentucky, Morgan County, Kentucky, Powell County, Kentucky, Rowan County, Kentucky, and Wolfe County, Kentucky. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Menifee 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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