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Madison County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Fertile Mississippi River floodplain in the western portion transitions to rolling uplands in the east with elevations from 250 to 500 feet. The South Fork Forked Deer River drains much of the county creating rich bottomland soils.

Intensive row crop agriculture dominates with large-scale corn, soybean, and cotton operations on the flat, fertile soils. Livestock operations include beef cattle and some swine production, often integrated with crop farming systems.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Tennessee
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Cotton, Wheat, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~750 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~170,000 acres
Average Farm Size~270 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 "Madison 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 Madison County Operations

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

Programs focus on drainage management and soil health practices for intensive row crop systems. Cover crops and conservation tillage are promoted to reduce erosion and improve water quality in the Forked Deer River watershed.

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 Madison County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Madison 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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