Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Leavenworth County
Leavenworth County sits within the Nebraska and Kansas Loess-Drift Hills (MLRA 106) region. Elevation averages about 846 feet.
Temperatures in Leavenworth County range from a January mean low of 20°F to a July mean high near 89°F. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Leavenworth County ran 1,023 farms, 150,003 acres of farmland, and 140 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, corn, and cattle.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Floriculture, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Leavenworth County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
700 Jefferson St, Oskaloosa, KS 66066
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 Leavenworth County Operations
Based on Leavenworth County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Riparian buffer programs along the Missouri River reduce nutrient runoff and provide wildlife habitat. Beginning farmer programs support young producers entering high-value crop and livestock operations near urban markets.
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 Atchison County, Kansas, Douglas County, Kansas, Jefferson County, Kansas, Johnson County, Kansas, Wyandotte County, Kansas, and Platte County, Missouri. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Leavenworth 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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