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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Montgomery County
Elevation across Montgomery County averages about 435 feet. The county falls within the Highland Rim and Pennyroyal (MLRA 122) land resource region.
The growing season in Montgomery County spans roughly 334 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 52.3 inches per year. January lows average around 28°F while July highs reach about 89°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 764 farms in Montgomery County, operating across 169,300 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 222 acres. Top commodities include soybeans, corn, and hogs.
Quick Facts
| Region | Middle Tennessee |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Tobacco, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Montgomery County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
25 Jefferson Street, Suite 101, Clarksville, TN 37040
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Montgomery County
The forage year in Montgomery County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in July (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 35,415 acres of pastureland and 5,836 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Montgomery County
About 23% of Montgomery County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 29% of farms are small and 6% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 222 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Montgomery County
Given the operation mix in Montgomery County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and waste management and nutrient planning for confined livestock operations. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
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. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Montgomery County: Christian County, Kentucky, Todd County, Kentucky, Cheatham County, Tennessee, Dickson County, Tennessee, Houston County, Tennessee, and Robertson County, Tennessee. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Montgomery County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Tennessee guide: Tennessee Farm Programs Guide
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