← Kentucky Farm Programs Guide

Montgomery County, Kentucky

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The eastern edge of the Bluegrass region transitions into the Appalachian foothills, creating a diverse landscape of rolling hills and deeper valleys. The Licking River and its tributaries drain the county toward the Ohio River.

Mixed farming operations include cattle production on the rolling pastures and row crops on the better bottomland soils. The county's location between the Bluegrass and mountains creates opportunities for diversified agricultural enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Kentucky
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Tobacco, Horses, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~67,000 acres
Average Farm Size~127 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 "Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Operations

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

Transition zone management helps farmers adapt practices suited to both Bluegrass and mountain agriculture depending on local conditions. Stream protection measures focus on maintaining water quality in the Licking River watershed.

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 Montgomery County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Montgomery 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

Part of Farmer's Navigator. Built by ranchers. Free for everyone.