Barton County, Kansas
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Level to gently rolling prairie with the Arkansas River forming the southern boundary. Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area provides critical wetland habitat in this predominantly agricultural landscape.
Intensive irrigated corn, wheat, and soybean production utilizing center pivot systems drawing from the Ogallala Aquifer. Cattle feeding operations and dairy farms complement the strong crop production base.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Corn, Soybeans, Hogs |
| Farms & Ranches | ~450 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~560,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~978 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Barton County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.
What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.
Programs for Barton County Operations
Based on Barton County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water conservation practices through EQIP promote efficient irrigation systems and soil moisture retention. CSP supports precision agriculture adoption and integrated pest management in high-production cropping systems.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.
We don't have Barton County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Barton County?"
Your Next Steps in Barton County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Kansas guide: Kansas Farm Programs Guide
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