Meade County, Kansas
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
High plains topography with flat to gently rolling terrain and scattered playa lakes that collect seasonal runoff. Sand dunes and sandy soils occur in the southern portions with irrigation wells accessing the Ogallala Aquifer.
Center-pivot irrigation systems produce corn, wheat, and soybeans on the sandy soils overlying the aquifer. Cattle feeding operations and cow-calf ranches utilize both irrigated and dryland crop residues for feed.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Hogs, Sheep, Horses |
| Farms & Ranches | ~220 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~620,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~1,600 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 "Meade 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 Meade County Operations
Based on Meade County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water conservation technology including soil moisture sensors and variable rate irrigation extends the productive life of aquifer resources. Wind erosion control practices protect sandy soils through residue management and strategic cover cropping.
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 Meade County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Meade County?"
Your Next Steps in Meade 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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