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Dyer County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The Mississippi River floodplain dominates the western portion of the county, while rolling uplands extend eastward, with Reelfoot Lake partially located in the northwestern corner. Dyersburg serves as the major agricultural center.

Intensive agriculture includes major row crop production in cotton, soybeans, and corn on the fertile Mississippi River bottomland, along with significant cattle operations on upland areas. The county represents some of Tennessee's most productive agricultural land.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Tennessee
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Cotton, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Goats
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~250,000 acres
Average Farm Size~613 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 "Dyer 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 Dyer County Operations

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

Programs emphasize soil and water conservation for intensive row crop operations on highly productive bottomland. Wetland conservation and flood management are priorities in areas near Reelfoot Lake and the Mississippi River.

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 Dyer County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Dyer 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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