Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County is part of the Western Allegheny Plateau land resource region (MLRA 124). The county's mean elevation is about 1,009 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Tuscarawas County sees 41.0 in of rain, a 275-day growing season, a 51.1°F mean annual temperature.
Tuscarawas County carries 10,765 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 37,505 acres. 1,154 farms operate in the county, averaging 144 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | East Central Ohio |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Dairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Tuscarawas County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
613 High St NW, Carrollton, OH 44615
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
277 Canal Ave SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
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.
Forage and Grazing in Tuscarawas County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Tuscarawas County greening up around April and peaking in August. The county carries about 37,505 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Tuscarawas County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Tuscarawas County at an average farm size of 144 acres, 31% small operations, 19% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 562 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Tuscarawas County
Given the operation mix in Tuscarawas County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage for dairies; and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Tuscarawas County Operations
Based on Tuscarawas County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs accommodate both traditional Amish farming practices and modern conservation techniques. Strip mine reclamation projects focus on establishing productive grasslands and crop production systems.
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 Tuscarawas County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Carroll County, Ohio, Coshocton County, Ohio, Guernsey County, Ohio, Harrison County, Ohio, Holmes County, Ohio, and Stark County, Ohio. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Tuscarawas 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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