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Henry County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gently rolling terrain with Kentucky Lake forming the eastern boundary and providing extensive water resources. Mixed topography of river bottoms, rolling hills, and lake shoreline.

Strong agricultural economy based on soybeans, corn, and cattle production with some specialty crops. Lake proximity supports irrigation for crop production during dry periods.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest Tennessee
Top CommoditiesHogs, Soybeans, Poultry, Corn, Tobacco, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~220,000 acres
Average Farm Size~271 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 "Henry 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Henry County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Henry 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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