Montgomery County, Kansas
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Rolling hills with extensive timber cover along creek valleys and the Verdigris River bottomlands. Strip-mined areas from historical coal extraction create unique topographic features now being reclaimed for agriculture and wildlife habitat.
Cattle ranching utilizes a combination of native grass pastures, improved pastures, and hay fields scattered among timbered areas. Some crop production occurs on reclaimed mining lands and river bottom soils.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Soybeans, Corn, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry |
| Farms & Ranches | ~420 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~300,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~337 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 "Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Operations
Based on Montgomery County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Mine land restoration programs convert former extraction sites into productive grasslands and wildlife habitat. Stream restoration projects improve water quality in the Verdigris River watershed while creating riparian corridors for livestock and wildlife.
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 Montgomery County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Montgomery County?"
Your Next Steps in Montgomery 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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