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: Severe Drought (D2).
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 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.
Forage and Grazing in Kingman County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 36% of farmland in Kingman County, about 162,635 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around November and forage peaks in April. 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 Kingman County
Farms in Kingman County average 595 acres, and about 12% are small operations. Roughly 29% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 12,350 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Kingman County
Given the operation mix in Kingman County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
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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