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Rutherford County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Central Basin terrain with gently rolling limestone-derived soils and elevations between 500-700 feet. Stones River meanders through the county creating fertile floodplains and bottomland areas ideal for agriculture.

Intensive agricultural production on highly productive limestone soils featuring large-scale corn and soybean operations alongside beef cattle farming. Growing urban pressure from Nashville area has intensified land use but agriculture remains active on prime soils.

Quick Facts
RegionMiddle Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Dairy, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~780 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~140,000 acres
Average Farm Size~107 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 "Rutherford 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 Rutherford County Operations

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

Programs emphasize precision agriculture and nutrient management on high-value cropland near urban areas. CREP initiatives protect water quality along Stones River through riparian management and agricultural best 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 Rutherford County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Rutherford 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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