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Perry County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Small county on the Tennessee River with rolling hills rising from river bottomland to elevations over 600 feet. Kentucky Lake forms the western boundary, while Buffalo River flows through creating fertile valley areas.

Mixed farming operations include row crop production on river bottoms and beef cattle operations on rolling upland pastures. Corn and soybean production occurs on the better soils, while hill areas are primarily used for cattle and hay.

Quick Facts
RegionMiddle Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCorn, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Berries, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~53,000 acres
Average Farm Size~210 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 "Perry 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 Perry County Operations

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

CREP programs protect water quality around Kentucky Lake through riparian management and shoreline buffers. Conservation efforts focus on erosion control on rolling cropland and pasture areas.

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 Perry County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Perry 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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