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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Sedgwick County
Elevation across Sedgwick County averages about 3,854 feet. The county falls within the Central High Tableland (MLRA 72) land resource region.
The growing season in Sedgwick County spans roughly 214 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 18.1 inches per year. January lows average around 16°F while July highs reach about 89°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 189 farms in Sedgwick County, operating across 267,833 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 1,417 acres. Top commodities include corn and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeastern Plains |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Grain sorghum, Horses, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 12+ 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 Sedgwick County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
202 E 2nd St, Julesburg, CO 80737
This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices
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 Sedgwick County Operations
Based on Sedgwick County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Soil conservation and wind erosion control are major priorities through CRP and CSP enrollment on highly erodible cropland. Programs emphasize no-till farming practices and establishment of wildlife habitat corridors in the intensively farmed landscape.
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 Sedgwick County: Logan County, Colorado, Phillips County, Colorado, Cheyenne County, Nebraska, Deuel County, Nebraska, and Perkins County, Nebraska. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Sedgwick County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Colorado guide: Colorado Farm Programs Guide
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