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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Magoffin County
Magoffin County sits within the Cumberland Plateau and Mountains (MLRA 125) region. Elevation averages about 922 feet.
Temperatures in Magoffin County range from a January mean low of 25°F to a July mean high near 86°F. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches. Expect about 306 frost-free days.
Magoffin County ran 316 farms, 59,378 acres of farmland, and 1,024 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, goats, and goats.
Quick Facts
| Region | Eastern Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Goats, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Magoffin County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
955 Prestonsburg St, West Liberty, KY 41472
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Magoffin County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 20% of farmland in Magoffin County, about 12,018 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in July. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Magoffin County
Farms in Magoffin County average 188 acres, and about 23% are small operations. Roughly 21% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 130 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Magoffin County
Magoffin County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, grain, and goats. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Magoffin County Operations
Based on Magoffin County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Reclamation programs help convert former mining areas into productive agricultural and grazing land. Erosion control and slope stabilization address challenges of farming in steep mountain terrain.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Breathitt County, Kentucky, Floyd County, Kentucky, Johnson County, Kentucky, Knott County, Kentucky, Morgan County, Kentucky, and Wolfe County, Kentucky. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Magoffin County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Kentucky guide: Kentucky Farm Programs Guide
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