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Montgomery County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling to hilly Highland Rim terrain with elevations ranging from 350 to 700 feet along the Kentucky border. Cumberland and Red Rivers converge in the county, creating fertile bottomlands and valley systems between the highland ridges.

Diverse agricultural operations include row crop production on river bottoms and beef cattle operations on highland pastures. The county has significant corn and soybean acreage along with hay production and some tobacco farming.

Quick Facts
RegionMiddle Tennessee
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Tobacco, Horses
Farms & Ranches~720 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~170,000 acres
Average Farm Size~222 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 "Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on soil health practices for row crop operations and streambank protection along major rivers. Cover crops and conservation tillage are promoted to reduce erosion on rolling 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 Montgomery County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Montgomery 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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