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Washington County, Tennessee

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Washington County lies in the Tennessee Valley with the Holston River system creating fertile bottomlands between mountain ridges. The county includes portions of Cherokee National Forest and features elevations from 1,200 to over 4,000 feet.

Agriculture centers on dairy operations, beef cattle, and crop production in the river valleys and gentler slopes. The county maintains one of East Tennessee's stronger dairy industries with modern facilities and cooperative marketing.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Tennessee
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Tobacco, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Dairy
Farms & Ranches~920 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~97,000 acres
Average Farm Size~76 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 "Washington 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 Washington County Operations

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

Dairy operations receive priority for waste management and facility modernization programs. Vegetable producers access seasonal labor and irrigation system development assistance.

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 Washington County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Washington 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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