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Coffey County, Kansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling Flint Hills prairie with the Neosho River and Verdigris River systems creating fertile valleys. The county features John Redmond Reservoir and native tallgrass prairie on the limestone uplands.

Cattle ranching on tallgrass prairie combined with crop production in river bottom areas. Cow-calf operations utilize prescribed burning while corn and soybeans are grown on the more level ground.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Central Kansas
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Dairy, Grain sorghum
Farms & Ranches~290 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~310,000 acres
Average Farm Size~488 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 "Coffey 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 Coffey County Operations

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

Tallgrass prairie conservation through CSP supports prescribed burning and native species management for cattle grazing. Water quality initiatives focus on riparian buffers and nutrient management around John Redmond Reservoir.

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 Coffey County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Coffey 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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