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Roane County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Valley and ridge topography between the Cumberland Mountains and Tennessee River with elevations from 750 to 1,400 feet. Watts Bar Lake creates extensive shoreline while Emory River and tributaries drain mountain valleys between forested ridges.

Limited agricultural activity due to mountainous terrain and extensive lake shoreline, with small farms focusing on beef cattle in valleys and on hillside pastures. Hay production and some small-scale crop farming occur in accessible valley areas.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Berries, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~50,000 acres
Average Farm Size~85 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 "Roane 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 Roane County Operations

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

CREP programs emphasize water quality protection around Watts Bar Lake through riparian buffers and shoreline management. Conservation assistance focuses on erosion control and pasture management on steep valley slopes.

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 Roane County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Roane 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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