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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Crockett County
Elevation across Crockett County averages about 341 feet. The county falls within the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess (MLRA 134) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 54.1 inches per year. January lows average around 30°F while July highs reach about 90°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 336 farms in Crockett County, operating across 149,840 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 446 acres. Top commodities include soybeans, cotton, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Tennessee |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Cotton, Corn, Cattle & calves, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts |
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 Crockett County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
345 S Bells St, Alamo, TN 38001
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 Crockett County
The forage year in Crockett County runs from green-up in June to peak growth in July (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 5,692 acres of pastureland and 1,075 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Crockett County
About 26% of Crockett County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 33% of farms are small and 13% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 446 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Crockett County
With cattle and corn in the mix in Crockett County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and brush management (rangeland). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Crockett County Operations
Based on Crockett County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs emphasize soil conservation and nutrient management for intensive row crop and livestock operations. Conservation practices focus on maintaining water quality while supporting high agricultural productivity.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Crockett County: Dyer County, Tennessee, Gibson County, Tennessee, Haywood County, Tennessee, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, and Madison County, Tennessee. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Crockett 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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