Wallace County, Kansas
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
High plains terrain with scattered draws and minimal surface water in an arid landscape. Features sandy soils, short-grass prairie vegetation, and elevations exceeding 3,400 feet near the Colorado border.
Limited irrigated agriculture utilizing center pivot systems for corn and wheat production alongside extensive cattle grazing. Dryland farming is marginal with most successful agriculture dependent on groundwater irrigation resources.
Quick Facts
| Region | Western Kansas |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Goats, Sheep, Poultry |
| Farms & Ranches | ~125 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~560,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~2,000 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 "Wallace 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 Wallace County Operations
Based on Wallace County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports water conservation technologies and precision agriculture in the water-limited environment. CRP enrollment focuses on marginal dryland areas and wildlife habitat establishment in short-grass prairie systems.
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 Wallace County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Wallace County?"
Your Next Steps in Wallace 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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