Houston County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills along the Tennessee River with fertile valley soils and limestone-based upland areas. Small county with limited but productive agricultural land.

Mixed farming operations with cattle, hay production, and some grain crops on river valley soils. Small-scale farming predominates due to limited land area.

Quick Facts


Region	Middle Tennessee
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Corn, Vegetables, Horses, Poultry, Soybeans
Farms & Ranches	~140 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~49,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~176 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 "Houston 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 Houston County Operations

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

Small farm viability programs and beginning farmer assistance emphasized due to limited agricultural land base. Conservation practices focus on maintaining productivity on limited acreage.

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 Houston County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Houston 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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