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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Carroll County
Carroll County is part of the Gulf Coastal Plain land resource region (MLRA 133C). The county's mean elevation is about 449 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Carroll County sees 54.7 in of rain, a 59.3°F mean annual temperature.
Carroll County carries 3,333 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 13,412 acres. 760 farms operate in the county, averaging 236 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Tennessee |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Cotton, Poultry, Wheat, Cattle & calves |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Carroll County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
630 High St, Huntingdon, TN 38344
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 Carroll County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Carroll County greening up around April and peaking in June. The county carries about 13,412 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 Carroll County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Carroll County at an average farm size of 236 acres, 23% small operations, 24% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 5,484 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 Carroll County
Carroll County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were grain, corn, and soybeans. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
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. 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 Carroll County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Benton County, Tennessee, Decatur County, Tennessee, Gibson County, Tennessee, Henderson County, Tennessee, Henry County, Tennessee, and Madison County, Tennessee. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Carroll County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Tennessee guide: Tennessee Farm Programs Guide
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