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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Henderson County
Elevation across Henderson County averages about 474 feet. The county falls within the Gulf Coastal Plain (MLRA 133C) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 55.4 inches per year. January lows average around 29°F while July highs reach about 90°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 656 farms in Henderson County, operating across 126,971 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 194 acres. Top commodities include soybeans, cattle, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Tennessee |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Corn, Cotton, Vegetables, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Henderson County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
80 S Broad St, Lexington, TN 38351
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.
Programs for Henderson County Operations
Based on Henderson County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Soil conservation on rolling terrain and integrated crop-livestock systems promoted. Forest management practices often combined with grazing operations.
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 Henderson County: Carroll County, Tennessee, Chester County, Tennessee, Decatur County, Tennessee, Hardin County, Tennessee, and Madison County, Tennessee. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Henderson 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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