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Putnam County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Cumberland Plateau and Highland Rim terrain with rolling to hilly topography and elevations from 800 to 1,200 feet. Falling Water River and Caney Fork create valleys and provide water resources for agricultural operations.

Diverse farming operations include beef cattle on plateau pastures, row crop production in valley areas, and some dairy farming. The county maintains active corn and soybean production alongside traditional livestock and hay operations.

Quick Facts
RegionMiddle Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Soybeans, Horses, Vegetables, Poultry, Berries
Farms & Ranches~640 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~93,000 acres
Average Farm Size~106 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 "Putnam 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 Putnam County Operations

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

Conservation programs promote soil health practices and cover crops for row crop systems on plateau soils. Stream protection along Caney Fork tributaries emphasizes riparian management and livestock exclusion practices.

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 Putnam County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Putnam 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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