Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Scioto County
Scioto County sits within the Western Allegheny Plateau (MLRA 124) region. Elevation averages about 516 feet.
Temperatures in Scioto County range from a January mean low of 23°F to a July mean high near 86°F. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Scioto County ran 585 farms, 81,126 acres of farmland, and 2,799 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, corn, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Ohio |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Horses, Wheat, Floriculture, Vegetables |
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 Scioto County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
12167a State Route 104, Lucasville, OH 45648
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 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. 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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Greenup County, Kentucky, Lewis County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio, Jackson County, Ohio, Lawrence County, Ohio, and Pike County, Ohio. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
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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