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Stevens County, Kansas

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Level high plains with the Cimarron River valley and sand hills creating varied topography. Features sandy soils, short-grass prairie, and elevations around 2,700 feet with limited natural vegetation.

Intensive irrigated agriculture producing corn, wheat, and soybeans with large-scale cattle feeding operations. Center pivot irrigation systems dominate agricultural areas with strong dependence on Ogallala Aquifer water.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Kansas
Top CommoditiesCorn, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Cotton, Soybeans, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~185 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~460,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,100 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 "Stevens 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 Stevens County Operations

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

EQIP supports advanced irrigation technologies and precision agriculture adoption for water conservation. FSA Loans facilitate expansion of irrigated acres and cattle feeding facility development.

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 Stevens County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Stevens 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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