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Maury County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gently rolling Central Basin terrain with highly fertile limestone soils and elevations ranging from 550 to 800 feet. Duck River meanders through the county providing irrigation potential and creating prime agricultural bottomland.

Intensive agricultural production featuring large-scale row crop operations growing corn, soybeans, and wheat on some of Tennessee's most productive soils. Beef cattle operations and some dairy farming complement the strong crop production base.

Quick Facts
RegionMiddle Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~920 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~210,000 acres
Average Farm Size~145 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 "Maury 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 Maury County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize precision agriculture and nutrient management on high-production cropland. Cover crop adoption and soil health practices are priorities for maintaining long-term productivity of prime farmland.

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 Maury County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Maury 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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