Crawford County, Kansas
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Rolling prairie with significant timber along streams and the Spring River system. The county features former coal mining areas now used for agriculture and recreation including several strip-pit lakes.
Cattle operations on improved pastures with hay production and limited row crop farming. Beef cattle enterprises focus on cow-calf operations utilizing the diverse landscape of grassland and timber.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Wheat, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Grain sorghum |
| Farms & Ranches | ~320 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~350,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~462 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 "Crawford 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 Crawford County Operations
Based on Crawford County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Land reclamation programs support conversion of former mining areas to productive grassland and wildlife habitat. Silvopasture and agroforestry practices promoted through EQIP for integrating timber management with livestock grazing.
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 Crawford County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Crawford County?"
Your Next Steps in Crawford 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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