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Jefferson County, Tennessee
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Located between the Great Smoky Mountains and Appalachian ridge systems with fertile valley soils. French Broad River and tributaries create productive agricultural bottomlands.
Diverse agricultural economy including dairy operations, beef cattle, and crop production. Valley farming takes advantage of fertile alluvial soils while hills provide grazing areas.
Quick Facts
| Region | East Tennessee |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Dairy, Soybeans, Horses, Hogs |
| Farms & Ranches | ~520 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~83,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~100 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Operations
Based on Jefferson County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Dairy operation environmental compliance and nutrient management planning emphasized. Tourism agriculture and agritourism opportunities promoted near Smoky Mountains.
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 Jefferson County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Jefferson County?"
Your Next Steps in Jefferson 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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