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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: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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.
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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