Coshocton County, Ohio: USDA programs and conservation funding

1,251
Farms & Ranches
178K
Acres in Agriculture
142
Avg Farm Size (acres)
$7.3M
Cattle Sales
Top commodities: Grain, Corn, Hogs, Soybeans, Milk
Source: 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture

Coshocton County, Ohio has 1,251 farms working 178,050 agricultural acres (average 142 acres per farm). Cattle sales total $7.3 million annually. Leading commodities by sales: Grain, Corn, Hogs. Vegetation typically peaks in Jun, defining the primary growing season.

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Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

About Coshocton County

Coshocton County sits within the Western Allegheny Plateau (MLRA 124) region. Elevation averages about 915 feet.

Temperatures in Coshocton County range from a January mean low of 20°F to a July mean high near 84°F. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.

Coshocton County ran 1,251 farms, 178,050 acres of farmland, and 11,826 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: corn, hogs, and soybeans.


Quick Facts

RegionEast Central Ohio
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Corn, Hogs, Soybeans, Dairy, Cattle & calves

Current Conditions

Drought status: None (None).

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 Coshocton County.

USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)

724 S 7th St, Coshocton, OH 43812

(740) 622-8087

This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices

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 Coshocton County Operations

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

Riparian buffer establishment and stream protection are priorities in this major watershed area. Hill land management practices focus on erosion control and pasture improvement.

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 Guernsey County, Ohio, Holmes County, Ohio, Knox County, Ohio, Licking County, Ohio, Muskingum County, Ohio, and Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.

Your Next Steps in Coshocton County

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

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Related program guides

EQIP FencingCRPEQIP Prescribed GrazingCSPEQIP Water Development

Vegetation Baseline

0.53
Typical NDVI (Apr)
0.90
Peak season (Jun)
JanJulDec
5-year average NDVI from MODIS MOD13Q1 (2021–2025 avg)

Quick Tools for Coshocton County

Check drought statusCurrent USDM conditions and historical drought data.PRF rainfall analysis78 years of grid-level rainfall data for hay and grazing insurance.Estimate EQIP costsSee what NRCS may cover and your estimated out-of-pocket share.Disaster triageLost livestock or pasture? Find your disaster programs and deadlines.See all deadlinesEvery USDA program deadline in one place.