Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Morrow County
Morrow County is part of the Indiana and Ohio Till Plain land resource region (MLRA 111). The county's mean elevation is about 1,180 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Morrow County sees 41.7 in of rain, a 275-day growing season, a 50.3°F mean annual temperature.
Morrow County carries 5,143 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 5,708 acres. 821 farms operate in the county, averaging 177 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Ohio |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Hogs, Dairy, Wheat, Cattle & calves |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Morrow County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1100 E Center St, Marion, OH 43302
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
5362 Us Highway 42, Mount Gilead, OH 43338
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.
Programs for Morrow County Operations
Based on Morrow County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Soil health programs promote cover crops and conservation tillage on the row crop operations to improve organic matter and structure. Water quality initiatives focus on nutrient management and drainage improvements in this headwaters region.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Morrow County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Crawford County, Ohio, Delaware County, Ohio, Knox County, Ohio, Marion County, Ohio, and Richland County, Ohio. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Morrow 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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