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Bourbon County, Kansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Rolling prairie interspersed with timber along Marmaton River and numerous creeks. The county features deep, fertile soils and Fort Scott National Historic Site within a mixed agricultural landscape.

Diversified farming with corn, soybeans, and wheat production alongside substantial cattle operations. Cow-calf enterprises utilize improved pastures and crop residues with some backgrounding operations.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Kansas
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Dairy, Grain sorghum
Farms & Ranches~360 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~310,000 acres
Average Farm Size~468 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Bourbon 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 Bourbon County Operations

Based on Bourbon County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Streambank stabilization and riparian forest buffer programs address water quality in the Marmaton River watershed. Rotational grazing systems and prescribed burning supported to maintain native prairie ecosystems.

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 Bourbon County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Bourbon County?"

Your Next Steps in Bourbon County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Kansas guide: Kansas Farm Programs Guide

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