Greene County, Ohio
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Greene County features gently rolling terrain in the Miami Valley with fertile glacial soils and excellent drainage provided by the Little Miami River system. The landscape includes both flat productive farmland and more rolling areas near the river valleys with limestone-influenced soils.
Agriculture centers on large-scale corn and soybean production utilizing modern farming techniques and equipment on highly productive soils. The county also supports significant dairy operations, beef cattle, and some specialty crop production including vegetables for nearby urban markets.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Ohio |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Dairy, Horses, Wheat |
| Farms & Ranches | ~520 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~160,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~174 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Greene 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.
We don't have Greene County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Greene County?"
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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