Perry County, Ohio
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Perry County straddles the boundary between glaciated and unglaciated terrain with rolling hills, valleys, and mixed agricultural and forested landscapes. The county features moderate relief with both level areas suitable for crops and steeper lands for pasture.
Agriculture adapts to varied topography with grain production concentrated in flatter areas and livestock operations utilizing hillside pastures. The county supports diversified farming with corn, soybeans, cattle, and hay production distributed across the landscape.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Ohio |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Wheat, Poultry, Fruit & tree nuts |
| Farms & Ranches | ~385 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~76,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~110 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 "Perry 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 Perry County Operations
Based on Perry County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation tillage and cover crop programs help protect soil on sloped cropland while maintaining productivity. Pasture management focuses on rotational grazing systems to optimize forage production on the rolling terrain.
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 Perry County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Perry County?"
Your Next Steps in Perry 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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