Giles County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Characterized by the Tennessee River valley and surrounding limestone hills with excellent soil fertility. Rolling terrain transitions from river bottoms to Highland Rim plateaus.

Diverse agricultural base featuring cattle operations, grain production, and specialty crops. River bottom lands support intensive corn and soybean cultivation.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Tennessee
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~240,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~166 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 "Giles 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 Giles County Operations

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

Emphasis on soil health improvement and cover crop adoption in grain systems. Riparian buffers promoted along Tennessee River tributaries.

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 Giles County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Giles 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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