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Loudon County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located between the Tennessee River and foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with elevations from 750 to 1,200 feet. Fort Loudoun Lake and Watts Bar Lake provide extensive shoreline and influence local climate patterns.

Mixed farming operations include beef cattle on hillside pastures and crop production in valley bottoms. Growing suburban pressure has led to smaller farm sizes but maintains active agricultural use through hay production and cattle operations.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~56,000 acres
Average Farm Size~87 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 "Loudon 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 Loudon County Operations

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

CREP programs protect water quality around Fort Loudoun and Watts Bar Lakes through riparian buffers. Conservation efforts focus on erosion control on sloping pastures and cropland.

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 Loudon County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Loudon 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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