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Cumberland County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The Cumberland Plateau creates rugged terrain with steep escarpments, deep gorges, and the Obed River cutting through the landscape. Cumberland Mountain State Park preserves much of the area's natural character.

Limited agriculture due to mountainous terrain, with small cattle operations and hay production concentrated in valley areas and gentler slopes. Most farming operations are small-scale and part-time enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Poultry, Hogs, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~130,000 acres
Average Farm Size~159 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 "Cumberland 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 Cumberland County Operations

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

Conservation programs address erosion control on steep terrain and promote forest-pasture management systems. Livestock forage programs help improve productivity of limited grazing areas suitable for agriculture.

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 Cumberland County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Cumberland 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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