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Chase County, Kansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Heart of the Flint Hills with native tallgrass prairie covering rolling limestone hills. The Cottonwood River flows through this largely unplowed landscape that includes Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.

Extensive cattle ranching operations grazing native tallgrass prairie with minimal crop production. Cow-calf and stocker cattle enterprises dominate utilizing prescribed burning for pasture management.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Central Kansas
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Horses
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~490,000 acres
Average Farm Size~2,000 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 "Chase 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 Chase County Operations

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

Grassland conservation programs emphasize prescribed burning schedules and invasive species control in native prairie. CSP supports traditional ranching practices that maintain the ecological integrity of tallgrass 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 Chase County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Chase 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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