Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Jasper County
Jasper County sits within the Illinois and Iowa Deep Loess and Drift (MLRA 108) region. Elevation averages about 910 feet.
Temperatures in Jasper County range from a January mean low of 12°F to a July mean high near 84°F. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. Expect about 244 frost-free days.
Jasper County ran 1,151 farms, 439,310 acres of farmland, and 10,398 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: corn, soybeans, and hogs.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Iowa |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Sheep |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
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 Jasper County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
808 Iowa Speedway Drive, Newton, IA 50208
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 Jasper County Operations
Based on Jasper County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Skunk River watershed management includes nutrient reduction strategies and wetland restoration in strategically located areas. Beginning farmer programs help new operators establish themselves in this productive agricultural region near the Des Moines metro area.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Mahaska County, Iowa, Marion County, Iowa, Marshall County, Iowa, Polk County, Iowa, Poweshiek County, Iowa, and Story County, Iowa. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Jasper County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Iowa guide: Iowa Farm Programs Guide
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