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Decatur County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The Tennessee River forms the county's northern boundary, with rolling hills and river bottoms creating diverse terrain throughout the area. Parsons serves as the county seat, situated in the upland area away from the river.

Agriculture includes both river bottom row crop production and upland cattle operations, with corn, soybeans, and hay being primary commodities. The varied terrain supports diverse farming systems from intensive crops to extensive livestock grazing.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Tennessee
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Cattle & calves, Corn, Vegetables, Goats, Horses
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~85,000 acres
Average Farm Size~246 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 "Decatur 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 Decatur County Operations

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

Programs address both bottomland conservation for intensive row crops and upland pasture management for livestock operations. Flood protection and wetland conservation are priorities in Tennessee River bottom areas.

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 Decatur County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Decatur 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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