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Scott County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Scott County sits on the Cumberland Plateau with rugged terrain characterized by steep ridges, deep valleys, and sandstone cliffs. The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area covers much of the eastern portion of the county.

Agriculture here focuses on livestock grazing on hillside pastures and hay production in the limited valley bottoms. Many operations are small-scale due to the challenging topography and thin soils typical of the plateau.

Quick Facts
RegionUpper Cumberland
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Horses, Goats, Sheep, Honey
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~31,000 acres
Average Farm Size~123 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 "Scott 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 Scott County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus heavily on erosion control and forest management due to steep slopes. Livestock operations benefit from pasture improvement and water system development initiatives.

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 Scott County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Scott 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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