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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Sequatchie County
Sequatchie County sits within the Cumberland Plateau and Mountains (MLRA 125) region. Elevation averages about 1,273 feet.
Temperatures in Sequatchie County range from a January mean low of 28°F to a July mean high near 85°F. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches.
Sequatchie County ran 183 farms, 27,745 acres of farmland, and 1,259 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, corn, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Upper Cumberland |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Corn, Berries, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Sequatchie County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
3637 Main St, Pikeville, TN 37367
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
3709 Main St, Jasper, TN 37347
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Sequatchie County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 28% of farmland in Sequatchie County, about 7,729 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in June. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Sequatchie County
Farms in Sequatchie County average 152 acres, and about 34% are small operations. Roughly 27% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 12 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Sequatchie County
With cattle and equine in the mix in Sequatchie County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and brush management (rangeland). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Sequatchie County Operations
Based on Sequatchie County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Valley farmers participate in wetland restoration and riparian buffer programs along the Sequatchie River. Plateau operations focus on forest management and erosion control practices.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Bledsoe County, Tennessee, Grundy County, Tennessee, Hamilton County, Tennessee, Marion County, Tennessee, Van Buren County, Tennessee, and Warren County, Tennessee. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Sequatchie County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Tennessee guide: Tennessee Farm Programs Guide
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