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Union County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Union County sits in the Ridge and Valley region with parallel ridges running northeast to southwest. Norris Lake, created by Norris Dam on the Clinch River, dominates the southern portion of the county.

Agriculture consists primarily of small-scale cattle operations and hay production on the ridges and in valley bottoms. The presence of Norris Lake has led to some development pressure on agricultural lands near the shoreline.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Vegetables, Poultry, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~72,000 acres
Average Farm Size~163 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 "Union 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 Union County Operations

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

Water quality protection programs are emphasized due to proximity to Norris Lake and the Clinch River system. Pasture management practices focus on preventing erosion and nutrient runoff.

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 Union County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Union 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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