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Metcalfe County, Kentucky

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills of the Pennyroyal region feature karst topography with sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage systems. The Barren River flows through the northern part of the county, providing some bottom land.

Diversified farming includes corn, soybeans, and tobacco production on the upland soils, with cattle operations utilizing the rolling pastureland. The county's karst terrain requires careful management to prevent groundwater contamination.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Kentucky
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Dairy, Corn, Poultry, Soybeans, Tobacco
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~120,000 acres
Average Farm Size~156 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 "Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County Operations

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

Sinkhole protection practices help prevent agricultural chemicals from directly entering groundwater through the karst landscape. Pasture management emphasizes proper livestock exclusion from sensitive karst features while maintaining productive grazing systems.

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 Metcalfe County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Metcalfe County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Kentucky guide: Kentucky Farm Programs Guide

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