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Johnson County, Kansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gently rolling terrain with the Kansas River along the northern boundary and urban development throughout much of the county. Agricultural areas are intermixed with suburban and commercial land uses.

Limited agricultural production focuses on specialty crops, hay, and small-scale livestock operations serving local markets. Urban agriculture and agritourism enterprises are becoming increasingly important.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Kansas
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Cattle & calves, Corn, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~285 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~53,000 acres
Average Farm Size~87 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 "Johnson 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 Johnson County Operations

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

Urban edge agriculture programs support sustainable practices near developed areas and protect remaining farmland. Water quality initiatives focus on stormwater management and stream corridor protection.

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 Johnson County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Johnson County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Kansas guide: Kansas Farm Programs Guide

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