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Riley County, Kansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Rolling Flint Hills terrain with native limestone and the Kansas River forming the northern boundary. Features deep valley cuts, native tallgrass prairie, and scattered woodlands along creek bottoms.

Cattle ranching dominates utilizing extensive native grasslands with some crop production in valley bottoms. Smaller diversified farms near Manhattan produce specialty crops, hay, and support agritourism activities.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Kansas
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Grain sorghum, Wheat, Horses
Farms & Ranches~315 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~210,000 acres
Average Farm Size~494 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Riley 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 Riley County Operations

Based on Riley County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

CSP emphasizes native grassland management and prescribed burning practices in the Flint Hills ecosystem. Beginning Farmer programs support new ranchers and specialty crop producers serving local markets.

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 Riley County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Riley County?"

Your Next Steps in Riley County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Kansas guide: Kansas Farm Programs Guide

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