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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Union County
Union County sits within the Kentucky and Indiana Sandstone and Shale Hills and Valleys, Southern Part (MLRA 120A) region. Elevation averages about 415 feet.
Temperatures in Union County range from a January mean low of 26°F to a July mean high near 88°F. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. Expect about 334 frost-free days.
Union County ran 290 farms, 219,151 acres of farmland, and 1,318 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: corn, soybeans, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | Western Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Cattle & calves, Tobacco, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Union County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
555 State Route 1340, Dixon, KY 42409
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
719 Us Highway 60e, Morganfield, KY 42437
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 Union County Operations
Based on Union County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs support precision agriculture and nutrient management in intensive grain systems. Technical assistance emphasizes cover crops and buffer strips for Ohio River water quality protection.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Gallatin County, Illinois, Hardin County, Illinois, Posey County, Indiana, Crittenden County, Kentucky, Henderson County, Kentucky, and Webster County, Kentucky. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Union 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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