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Overton County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Cumberland Plateau terrain with rolling hills, ridges, and elevations ranging from 800 to 1,400 feet. Obey River flows through the county creating valleys between plateau ridges and providing water resources.

Traditional farming operations focus on beef cattle utilizing plateau pastures and hay production for winter feed. Some crop production occurs in valley bottoms, with tobacco and corn being traditional crops alongside modern forage systems.

Quick Facts
RegionMiddle Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Soybeans, Hogs, Poultry, Goats, Horses
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size~169 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 "Overton 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 Overton County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize pasture improvement and rotational grazing on Cumberland Plateau soils. Stream protection along Obey River tributaries includes livestock exclusion fencing and alternative water sources.

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 Overton County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Overton 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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