Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Greenwood County
Greenwood County sits within the Bluestem Hills (MLRA 76) region. Elevation averages about 1,135 feet.
Temperatures in Greenwood County range from a January mean low of 21°F to a July mean high near 90°F. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Greenwood County ran 489 farms, 674,590 acres of farmland, and 45,072 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, soybeans, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Poultry, Grain sorghum |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Greenwood County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1819 E River St, Eureka, KS 67045
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.
Forage and Grazing in Greenwood County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 71% of farmland in Greenwood County, about 482,322 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around May and forage peaks in June. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Greenwood County
Farms in Greenwood County average 1,380 acres, and about 6% are small operations. Roughly 26% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 147 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Greenwood County
With cattle and corn in the mix in Greenwood County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and brush management (rangeland). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Greenwood County Operations
Based on Greenwood County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Native prairie management through prescribed burning and rotational grazing maintains grassland ecosystem health. Conservation programs protect water quality around Fall River Lake and stream corridors.
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 Butler County, Kansas, Chase County, Kansas, Coffey County, Kansas, Elk County, Kansas, Lyon County, Kansas, and Wilson County, Kansas. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Greenwood 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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