Edwards County, Kansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Level to gently rolling high plains with the Arkansas River valley and Kinsley-Great Bend Prairie region. The county features mixed-grass prairie and areas of sandy soil with scattered wetlands.

Irrigated corn, wheat, and grain sorghum production utilizing center pivot systems from the Ogallala Aquifer. Cattle operations include both grazing enterprises and feedlot finishing utilizing locally produced feed grains.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Kansas
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Grain sorghum, Poultry
Farms & Ranches	~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~400,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~1,700 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 "Edwards 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 Edwards County Operations

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

Water conservation programs emphasize efficient irrigation scheduling and soil moisture monitoring systems. CRP targets marginal cropland for native grass restoration and wildlife habitat improvement.

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 Edwards County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Edwards 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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