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Putnam County, Missouri

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gently rolling prairie terrain with rich glacial soils and excellent drainage characteristics. The county lies in the heart of Missouri's corn belt with landscape shaped by ancient glacial activity.

Intensive corn and soybean production dominates the agricultural economy on the fertile prairie soils. Cattle operations and hog farming complement the crop enterprises, utilizing corn for feed production.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central Missouri
Top CommoditiesHogs, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Grain sorghum
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~300,000 acres
Average Farm Size~515 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 "Putnam 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 Putnam County Operations

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

Soil health practices and cover crop adoption help maintain the productivity of intensively farmed ground. Nutrient management addresses both commercial fertilizer and livestock waste applications.

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 Putnam County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Putnam 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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