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Highland County, Ohio

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Highland County features rolling hills and plateaus in the transition zone between glaciated and unglaciated Ohio with diverse soils and terrain types. The county includes headwaters of several river systems and contains both productive agricultural valleys and more challenging upland areas.

Farming operations include a mix of grain production, beef cattle, and dairy operations adapted to the varied terrain and soil conditions. The county supports both crop farming in better valley areas and extensive livestock grazing on hillier terrain, with some specialty crop production.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Ohio
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~230,000 acres
Average Farm Size~192 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 "Highland 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 Highland County Operations

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

Conservation programs address both row crop soil conservation and pasture management needs across the diverse terrain. The county supports rotational grazing systems, cover crop adoption, and water quality protection practices while helping farmers adapt to varying soil productivity and topographic challenges.

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 Highland County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Highland 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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