Lawrence County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills of the Highland Rim with fertile limestone-based soils and spring-fed streams. Mixed topography provides diverse agricultural opportunities across the county.

Diversified farming operations featuring cattle production, hay systems, and grain crops on valley soils. Mix of traditional farming and modern agricultural practices.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Tennessee
Top Commodities	Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~480 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~240,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~194 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 "Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Operations

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

Soil health improvement and cover crop adoption promoted in grain production systems. Pasture management and rotational grazing emphasized for livestock operations.

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 Lawrence County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lawrence 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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