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Callaway County, Missouri

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and Missouri River bottomland with diverse soils ranging from fertile alluvium to upland prairie. The Missouri River forms the northern boundary creating extensive bottom ground.

Mixed agricultural systems include row crops on bottom ground and cattle operations on rolling upland areas. Corn and soybean production occurs alongside beef cattle and hay operations on diversified farms.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Missouri
Top CommoditiesHogs, Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~650 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~290,000 acres
Average Farm Size~227 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 "Callaway 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 Callaway County Operations

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

Programs emphasize soil conservation on sloping ground and riparian protection along waterways. Technical assistance supports integrated crop-livestock systems and conservation tillage adoption.

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 Callaway County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Callaway County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Missouri guide: Missouri Farm Programs Guide

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