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Union County, Kentucky

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Level to gently rolling terrain with fertile soils ideal for intensive agriculture. The Ohio River forms the northern border, while the Tradewater River creates additional bottomland areas.

Intensive row crop production dominates with large-scale corn and soybean operations utilizing the level, fertile soils. Some cattle operations exist, but grain farming is the primary agricultural focus.

Quick Facts
RegionWestern Kentucky
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Wheat, Cattle & calves, Tobacco, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~480 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~220,000 acres
Average Farm Size~756 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 "Union 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Union County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Union 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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