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Benton County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Situated along the Tennessee River, this county features river bottomland and rolling hills with Kentucky Lake forming much of the eastern boundary. The terrain transitions from fertile river valleys to more rugged uplands.

Small family farms predominate, focusing primarily on cattle production and hay cultivation in the upland areas. Some row crop production occurs in the river bottom areas, though farming intensity is lower than in other West Tennessee counties.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Tennessee
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Poultry, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~340 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~70,000 acres
Average Farm Size~175 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 "Benton 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 Benton County Operations

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

Conservation programs address erosion control on sloping terrain and wetland preservation near Kentucky Lake. Disaster assistance programs help farmers cope with periodic flooding from Tennessee River system fluctuations.

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 Benton County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Benton 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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