Sherman County, Kansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

High plains terrain with minimal surface water and scattered playas in an arid landscape. Features sandy soils, short-grass prairie, and elevations exceeding 3,200 feet near the Colorado border.

Irrigated agriculture utilizing center pivot systems for corn and wheat production supplemented by cattle operations. Limited dryland farming occurs with most successful agriculture dependent on groundwater irrigation.

Quick Facts


Region	Northwest Kansas
Top Commodities	Corn, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Soybeans, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~165 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~670,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~1,800 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 "Sherman 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 Sherman County Operations

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

EQIP prioritizes water conservation technologies and precision agriculture in the water-limited environment. CRP focuses on marginal dryland areas and wildlife habitat establishment in the short-grass prairie.

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 Sherman County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Sherman 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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