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Monroe County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Mountainous terrain in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains with elevations ranging from 800 to over 2,500 feet. Tellico River and Little Tennessee River create valleys between steep ridges, with Tellico Lake along the northern boundary.

Limited agricultural activity due to mountainous topography, with small farms focusing on beef cattle in valley bottoms and on cleared hillsides. Hay production and some small-scale crop farming occur in the more accessible valley areas.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Tennessee
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~350 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~97,000 acres
Average Farm Size~131 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 "Monroe 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 Monroe County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize steep slope management and forest-agriculture interfaces in mountain terrain. Water quality protection in the Little Tennessee watershed includes riparian buffers and erosion control practices.

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 Monroe County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Monroe 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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