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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Henry County
Henry County is part of the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess land resource region (MLRA 134). The county's mean elevation is about 438 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Henry County sees 53.4 in of rain, a 58.8°F mean annual temperature.
Henry County carries 9,197 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 20,932 acres. 808 farms operate in the county, averaging 271 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northwest Tennessee |
| Top Commodities | Hogs, Soybeans, Poultry, Corn, Tobacco, Cattle & calves |
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 Henry County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
408 N Market St, Paris, TN 38242
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 Henry County Operations
Based on Henry County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water quality protection around Kentucky Lake through buffer strips and nutrient management planning. Cover crop adoption promoted to improve soil health.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Henry County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Calloway County, Kentucky, Graves County, Kentucky, Benton County, Tennessee, Carroll County, Tennessee, Stewart County, Tennessee, and Weakley County, Tennessee. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Henry 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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