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Bedford County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county features gently rolling hills and fertile valleys typical of the Nashville Basin, with Duck River providing the major waterway. Shelbyville, known as the Walking Horse Capital, sits at the county's heart.

Large-scale cattle ranches and Tennessee Walking Horse farms define much of the agricultural landscape, supported by extensive hay and pasture production. Row crop farming including corn and soybeans occupies the more level terrain.

Quick Facts
RegionMiddle Tennessee
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Horses, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~890 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~240,000 acres
Average Farm Size~174 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 "Bedford 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 Bedford County Operations

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

Programs emphasize pasture management and water quality protection for the extensive livestock operations. Conservation practices focus on soil health improvement for both grazing lands and row crop fields.

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 Bedford County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Bedford County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Tennessee guide: Tennessee Farm Programs Guide

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