Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Crawford County
Crawford County sits within the Cherokee Prairies (MLRA 112) region. Elevation averages about 969 feet.
Temperatures in Crawford County range from a January mean low of 24°F to a July mean high near 90°F. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Crawford County ran 763 farms, 352,793 acres of farmland, and 31,652 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, soybeans, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Wheat, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Grain sorghum |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Crawford County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
207 S Summit St, Girard, KS 66743
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
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. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Bourbon County, Kansas, Cherokee County, Kansas, Labette County, Kansas, Neosho County, Kansas, Barton County, Missouri, and Jasper County, Missouri. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
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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