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Carroll County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in the rolling hills of West Tennessee, the county features fertile uplands and creek bottoms with the South Fork of the Obion River system providing drainage. McKenzie and Huntingdon serve as the major population centers.

Diversified agriculture includes significant row crop production of corn, soybeans, and cotton, along with substantial cattle and poultry operations. The fertile soils support intensive agricultural production typical of West Tennessee.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Cotton, Poultry, Wheat, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~620 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~180,000 acres
Average Farm Size~236 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 "Carroll 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 Carroll County Operations

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

Programs emphasize soil conservation and water quality protection for intensive row crop operations. Conservation practices focus on maintaining productivity while protecting streams and managing nutrients from livestock operations.

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 Carroll County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Carroll 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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