Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Greene County
Greene County sits within the Indiana and Ohio Till Plain (MLRA 111) region. Elevation averages about 1,024 feet.
Temperatures in Greene County range from a January mean low of 21°F to a July mean high near 84°F. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Greene County ran 897 farms, 156,287 acres of farmland, and 2,735 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: corn, soybeans, and hogs.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Ohio |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Dairy, Horses, Wheat |
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 Greene County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
777 Columbus Ave Ste 3a, Lebanon, OH 45036
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
1363 Burnett Dr, Xenia, OH 45385
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 Greene County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 5% of farmland in Greene County, about 8,395 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in July. 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 Greene County
Farms in Greene County average 174 acres, and about 47% are small operations. Roughly 27% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 192 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Greene County
With milk and corn in the mix in Greene 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 Greene County Operations
Based on Greene County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs emphasize cover crop adoption and nutrient management to protect water quality in the Little Miami River watershed. The county supports precision agriculture adoption and sustainable intensification practices to maintain high productivity while reducing environmental impacts.
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 Clark County, Ohio, Clinton County, Ohio, Fayette County, Ohio, Madison County, Ohio, Montgomery County, Ohio, and Warren County, Ohio. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Greene 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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