Neosho 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 and the Neosho River creating fertile bottomlands and recreational opportunities. Strip-mining history has created a patchwork of reclaimed areas now supporting agriculture and wildlife habitat.
Cattle ranching utilizes improved pastures and hay fields interspersed with timber cover that provides natural windbreaks and shade. River bottom farms produce corn and soybeans on the fertile alluvial soils.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Grain sorghum, Hogs |
| Farms & Ranches | ~450 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~320,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~522 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 "Neosho 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 Neosho County Operations
Based on Neosho County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Mine land reclamation programs establish productive grasslands and wildlife habitat on former extraction sites. Water quality initiatives focus on reducing sedimentation and nutrient loading in the Neosho River watershed.
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 Neosho County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Neosho County?"
Your Next Steps in Neosho 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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