Butler County, Kansas
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Gently rolling prairie traversed by the Whitewater River and Walnut River systems. The county features fertile Flint Hills margin soils and El Dorado Lake reservoir.
Diversified crop production including wheat, corn, soybeans, and grain sorghum with significant cattle operations. Both cow-calf and stocker cattle enterprises utilize native range and improved pastures.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Hogs, Horses |
| Farms & Ranches | ~520 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~820,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~587 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 "Butler 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 Butler County Operations
Based on Butler County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Grazing land management programs focus on prescribed burning and native grass restoration in tallgrass prairie areas. Water quality initiatives target nutrient management and erosion control in reservoir watersheds.
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 Butler County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Butler County?"
Your Next Steps in Butler 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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