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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Weakley County
Elevation across Weakley County averages about 474 feet. The county falls within the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess (MLRA 134) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 53.7 inches per year. January lows average around 28°F while July highs reach about 89°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 836 farms in Weakley County, operating across 291,965 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 349 acres. Top commodities include soybeans, corn, and hogs.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Tennessee |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Poultry, Corn, Hogs, Wheat, Cattle & calves |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 4+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Weakley County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
196 Hunt St, Dresden, TN 38225
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.
Programs for Weakley County Operations
Based on Weakley County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs emphasize soil health practices including cover crops and reduced tillage systems. Water quality initiatives focus on nutrient management and wetland restoration in the Obion River watershed.
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 Weakley County: Graves County, Kentucky, Hickman County, Kentucky, Carroll County, Tennessee, Gibson County, Tennessee, Henry County, Tennessee, and Obion County, Tennessee. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Weakley 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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