Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Kingman County
Kingman County sits within the Great Bend Sand Plains (MLRA 79) region. Elevation averages about 1,639 feet.
Temperatures in Kingman County range from a January mean low of 22°F to a July mean high near 93°F. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Kingman County ran 756 farms, 450,053 acres of farmland, and 16,924 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: wheat, cattle, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Grain sorghum, Cotton |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Kingman County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1137 E Us Highway 54, Kingman, KS 67068
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 Kingman County Operations
Based on Kingman County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Saline wetland conservation and grassland management protect unique ecosystems while supporting agricultural production. Soil health initiatives emphasize practices that improve water infiltration on clay soils.
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 Barber County, Kansas, Harper County, Kansas, Pratt County, Kansas, Reno County, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Kansas, and Sumner County, Kansas. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Kingman 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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