Farming in Shelby County, Tennessee

Broader context

Without reviewed regional crop guidance for Tennessee, the most reliable next step is the state's Extension service, which publishes crop, forage and livestock information for its own regions and can tell you what is commonly grown in Shelby County. The links below cover the essentials for any county.

• USDA NASS Quick Stats for crops historically produced in the county (statistics, not a suitability test)
• USDA plant hardiness map for winter cold limits on perennials (not annual crops)
• NRCS Web Soil Survey for mapped soils (a map is not a soil test)
• Crop and enterprise guides for what each enterprise needs from the land

Local help for Shelby County

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All Tennessee resources

• UT Extension (University of Tennessee Extension)Tennessee

  Tennessee's land-grant Extension service, with county offices and an Agriculture and Natural Resources program.

  Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (Tennessee), with an office in every countyFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• UT Soil, Plant and Pest CenterTennessee

  The University of Tennessee's lab for soil testing, forage analysis and plant and pest diagnostics. A farmer can use it for field soil tests and hay or pasture forage quality.

  Tests listed by the lab: soil nutrient test, organic matter, soluble salts, soil texture, pre-sidedress corn nitrate, heavy metals, plant tissue nutrient analysis, forage analysis

  Submitting samples: Samples can be submitted through the lab's online customer portal or on a paper submission sheet, and sent or dropped off at the center.

  Sampling and submission instructions · Current fees

  Soil and plant testing labsServes: Tennessee (homeowners, producers, businesses and land managers)Office: Nashville, TNVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

  National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

  Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

  List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

  USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• USDA Service CentersNationwide

  Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

  USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Farm and ranch listings in Shelby County

2 participating MyStateMLS listings (active, for sale). Each listing's own details decide what it can support; the guidance above does not.

For sale

Save 0 N Osborntown Rd Tract 3, Arlington, TN 38002

$479,000

60 acresNo home reported

$7,983 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Pasture and grazing land

• Pasture
• Stable or stalls
• Pond

0 N Osborntown Rd Tract 3Arlington, TN 38002

Listing courtesy of National Land Realty, Memphis, TN · MyStateMLS #11968085

For sale

Save 0 N Osborntown Rd, Arlington, TN 38002

$775,000

127 acresNo home reported

$6,112 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Pasture and grazing land

• Pasture
• Stable or stalls
• Pond

0 N Osborntown RdArlington, TN 38002

Listing courtesy of National Land Realty, Memphis, TN · MyStateMLS #11849964

See all 2 listings in Shelby County