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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: 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 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.
Forage and Grazing in Weakley County
The forage year in Weakley County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in June (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 12,721 acres of pastureland and 3,393 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Weakley County
About 20% of Weakley County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 29% of farms are small and 9% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 349 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Weakley County
Weakley County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were grain, soybeans, and corn. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election, and for confined livestock operations, waste management and nutrient planning. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
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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