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Stafford County, Kansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Level to gently rolling terrain with the Arkansas River valley and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge wetlands. Features sandy soils, salt marshes, and important migratory bird habitat areas.

Diverse agriculture including irrigated corn, wheat, and cattle operations with some farms adjacent to wildlife refuge areas. Agricultural practices often coordinate with wildlife habitat management and water conservation goals.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Kansas
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Grain sorghum, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~285 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~410,000 acres
Average Farm Size~829 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 "Stafford 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 Stafford County Operations

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

CREP enrollment is significant around Quivira refuge with emphasis on wetland and grassland habitat protection. EQIP supports irrigation efficiency and wildlife-friendly farming practices.

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 Stafford County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Stafford 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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