Rice County, Kansas
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Flat to gently undulating prairie with scattered wetlands and the Little Arkansas River drainage. Features deep, fertile soils with some saline areas and natural prairie potholes supporting waterfowl.
Diverse crop production including wheat, corn, soybeans, and grain sorghum with integrated cattle operations. Many farms combine irrigated and dryland acres, utilizing both center pivot and flood irrigation methods.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Corn, Soybeans, Grain sorghum, Berries, Fruit & tree nuts |
| Farms & Ranches | ~435 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~380,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~889 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 "Rice 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 Rice County Operations
Based on Rice County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP funding targets irrigation efficiency and livestock waste management systems. CREP enrollment protects wetland areas and establishes filter strips around sensitive water resources.
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 Rice County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Rice County?"
Your Next Steps in Rice 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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