Ellsworth County, Kansas
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Gently rolling prairie intersected by the Smoky Hill River and Kanopolis Lake. The county features mixed grassland and agricultural landscapes typical of the Central Great Plains.
Wheat production leads agricultural output with significant cattle operations utilizing both rangeland and winter wheat pasture. Limited irrigation supports corn and soybean production near water sources.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Soybeans, Horses, Goats |
| Farms & Ranches | ~520 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~310,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~939 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 "Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County Operations
Based on Ellsworth County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Grassland conservation and riparian buffer establishment along the Smoky Hill River are priority practices. Drought resilience programs help producers manage variable precipitation patterns.
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 Ellsworth County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Ellsworth County?"
Your Next Steps in Ellsworth 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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