Colfax County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Platte River valley with rich alluvial soils and gently rolling uplands of glacial till and loess. Numerous wetlands and oxbow lakes remain from historic river channels.

High-productivity irrigated corn and soybean operations drawing water from the Platte River and groundwater sources. Some cattle feeding and grain storage facilities serve the intensive crop production.

Quick Facts


Region	East Central Nebraska
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Horses, Wheat, Goats
Farms & Ranches	~285 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~210,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~466 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 "Colfax 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 Colfax County Operations

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

Platte River habitat programs balance agricultural water use with endangered species protection requirements. Precision irrigation management systems optimize water use efficiency and reduce deep percolation losses.

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 Colfax County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Colfax County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the Nebraska guide: Nebraska Farm Programs Guide

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