Harvey County, Kansas
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Gently rolling prairie with Little Arkansas River bottomlands and scattered timber along waterways. The county features productive soils and moderate precipitation for central Kansas agriculture.
Diversified crop production includes wheat, corn, soybeans, and sorghum with both dryland and irrigated methods. Cattle operations and some dairy farming complement the crop enterprises.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Hogs, Cotton |
| Farms & Ranches | ~485 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~340,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~498 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 "Harvey 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 Harvey County Operations
Based on Harvey County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water quality protection along the Little Arkansas River emphasizes nutrient management and riparian buffers. Soil health programs promote cover crops and reduced tillage in row crop systems.
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 Harvey County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Harvey County?"
Your Next Steps in Harvey 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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