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Mercer County, Ohio

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Mercer County encompasses flat to gently rolling former swampland with exceptionally fertile dark soils. The county contains Grand Lake St. Marys, Ohio's largest inland lake, and features extensively drained agricultural areas.

Agriculture dominates the landscape with intensive row crop production on some of Ohio's most productive soils. The county leads in grain production with large-scale corn and soybean operations supported by extensive drainage systems.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Ohio
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Hogs, Dairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~270,000 acres
Average Farm Size~210 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 "Mercer 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 Mercer County Operations

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

Water quality improvement programs focus on reducing nutrient loading to Grand Lake St. Marys through precision agriculture and drainage water management. Conservation practices emphasize controlled drainage and constructed wetlands.

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 Mercer County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Mercer 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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