Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Franklin County
Franklin County sits within the Cherokee Prairies (MLRA 112) region. Elevation averages about 946 feet.
Temperatures in Franklin County range from a January mean low of 21°F to a July mean high near 89°F. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Franklin County ran 835 farms, 254,532 acres of farmland, and 16,767 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, soybeans, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | East Central Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Hogs, Wheat, Dairy |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
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 Franklin County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
343 W 23rd Street, Suite 1, Ottawa, KS 66067
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 Franklin County Operations
Based on Franklin County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Riparian forest buffers and stream bank stabilization projects protect water quality in this watershed area. Small farm viability programs support diversified agricultural operations.
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 Anderson County, Kansas, Coffey County, Kansas, Douglas County, Kansas, Johnson County, Kansas, Linn County, Kansas, and Miami County, Kansas. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Franklin 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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