Scioto County, Ohio

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Scioto County lies along the Ohio River in the unglaciated Appalachian region with steep hills, narrow valleys, and the Scioto River joining the Ohio River. The county features rugged terrain with limited flat agricultural land concentrated in river bottoms.

Agriculture adapts to challenging topography with small-scale livestock operations and limited crop production in available valley areas. The county supports modest beef cattle and sheep operations along with tobacco and hay production where terrain permits.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Ohio
Top Commodities	Soybeans, Corn, Horses, Wheat, Floriculture, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~325 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~81,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~139 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 "Scioto 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 Scioto County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize erosion control on steep slopes and pasture improvement through managed grazing systems. Stream protection focuses on riparian buffers along tributaries flowing to the Ohio River.

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 Scioto County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Scioto 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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