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Hickman County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills of the Western Highland Rim with Duck River providing fertile bottomland soils. Mixed terrain of river valleys, rolling pastures, and forested hills.

Cattle operations dominate with significant hay production and some grain crops in river valleys. Traditional farming systems adapted to rolling terrain and variable soil types.

Quick Facts
RegionMiddle Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Soybeans, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~480 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~140,000 acres
Average Farm Size~216 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 "Hickman 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 Hickman County Operations

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

Pasture improvement and rotational grazing systems emphasized for beef operations. Riparian protection along Duck River and tributaries prioritized.

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 Hickman County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Hickman 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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