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Stewart County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Stewart County sits along the Kentucky border with the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers forming much of its boundaries. The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area occupies the western peninsula between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.

Agriculture focuses on cattle production and tobacco farming on the rolling hills and river bottoms. The presence of large water bodies moderates the climate and provides irrigation opportunities for crop production.

Quick Facts
RegionMiddle Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Tobacco, Soybeans, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~480 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~57,000 acres
Average Farm Size~159 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 "Stewart 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 Stewart County Operations

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

Water quality protection programs are prioritized due to proximity to major reservoir systems. Tobacco farmers receive support for crop diversification and facility conversion to other agricultural uses.

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 Stewart County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Stewart 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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