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Sullivan County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Sullivan County lies in the Tennessee Valley with the Holston River flowing through the center, creating fertile bottomlands. The county is bounded by ridges and mountains, including Holston Mountain to the southeast and Bays Mountain to the south.

Agriculture centers on dairy operations, beef cattle, and crop production in the river valleys. The county has maintained a strong dairy industry despite regional consolidation, with modern facilities serving regional markets.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Horses, Sheep, Floriculture, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~890 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~79,000 acres
Average Farm Size~75 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 "Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Operations

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

Dairy operations receive support for waste management systems and facility upgrades to meet environmental standards. Vegetable producers access programs for irrigation systems and season extension infrastructure.

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 Sullivan County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Sullivan 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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