Chautauqua County, Kansas
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Rolling prairie with sandstone outcroppings and the Caney River flowing through scattered timber areas. The county features mixed grassland and wooded draws typical of the Osage Plains region.
Cattle ranching on native range and improved pastures with limited row crop production. Cow-calf operations predominate with some stocker cattle utilizing the diverse grazing resources.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Hogs, Grain sorghum, Goats |
| Farms & Ranches | ~240 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~310,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~930 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 "Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County Operations
Based on Chautauqua County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Rangeland improvement programs focus on brush management and native grass restoration in degraded pasture areas. Water development projects support livestock distribution and drought resilience planning.
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 Chautauqua County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Chautauqua County?"
Your Next Steps in Chautauqua 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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