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
| Region | East Central Ohio |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Corn, Hogs, Soybeans, Dairy, Cattle & calves |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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
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.
Forage and Grazing in Coshocton County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 15% of farmland in Coshocton County, about 27,073 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in June. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Coshocton County
Farms in Coshocton County average 142 acres, and about 28% are small operations. Roughly 19% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 1,264 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Coshocton County
With milk and corn in the mix in Coshocton County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage (dairies); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and waste management and nutrient planning (confined livestock operations). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
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
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Ohio guide: Ohio Farm Programs Guide
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