Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Pickaway County
Pickaway County lies in the Indiana and Ohio Till Plain (MLRA 111) region. Elevation averages about 754 feet.
Pickaway County averages 41.2 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 275 days. Annual mean temperature is 53.2°F.
Pickaway County's agricultural base centers on corn, soybeans, and milk. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 760 farms working 283,165 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 7,460 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Ohio |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Dairy, Wheat, Cattle & calves, Horses |
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 Pickaway County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
110 Island Rd, Circleville, OH 43113
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 Pickaway County Operations
Based on Pickaway County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Soil health initiatives promote cover crops and reduced tillage to maintain organic matter on the intensive cropping systems. Water quality programs focus on precision nutrient management and buffer strips along the Scioto River watershed.
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
Counties Bordering Pickaway County
Pickaway County shares borders with Fairfield County, Ohio, Fayette County, Ohio, Franklin County, Ohio, Hocking County, Ohio, Madison County, Ohio, and Ross County, Ohio. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Pickaway 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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