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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Stewart County
Elevation across Stewart County averages about 462 feet. The county falls within the Highland Rim and Pennyroyal (MLRA 122) land resource region.
The growing season in Stewart County spans roughly 334 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 53.1 inches per year. January lows average around 28°F while July highs reach about 89°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 360 farms in Stewart County, operating across 57,371 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 159 acres. Top commodities include cattle, tobacco, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | Middle Tennessee |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Tobacco, Soybeans, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
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 Stewart County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
25 Jefferson Street, Suite 101, Clarksville, TN 37040
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
1546 Donelson Parkway, Dover, TN 37058
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 Stewart County
The forage year in Stewart County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in May (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 12,792 acres of pastureland and 1,849 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Stewart County
About 19% of Stewart County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 19% of farms are small and 4% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 159 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Stewart County
Given the operation mix in Stewart County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and high tunnels, irrigation efficiency, and NAP coverage for specialty-crop acres. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
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. 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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Stewart County: Calloway County, Kentucky, Christian County, Kentucky, Trigg County, Kentucky, Benton County, Tennessee, Henry County, Tennessee, and Houston County, Tennessee. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Stewart 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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