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Pickett County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Small county in the Cumberland Mountains with rugged terrain, deep gorges, and elevations ranging from 1,200 to over 1,800 feet. Wolf River headwaters create narrow valleys between steep, forested ridges in this scenic mountain county.

Very limited agricultural activity due to steep mountain topography, with small farms focusing on beef cattle in narrow valleys and on cleared hillsides. Hay production and subsistence farming occur in the few accessible valley bottoms.

Quick Facts
RegionMiddle Tennessee
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Corn, Horses, Hogs, Goats
Farms & Ranches~140 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~35,000 acres
Average Farm Size~144 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 "Pickett 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 Pickett County Operations

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

Conservation assistance focuses on steep slope management and maintaining agricultural use in challenging mountain terrain. Forestry practices and wildlife habitat improvement are key components of land management programs.

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 Pickett County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pickett 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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