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Custer County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Diverse landscape ranging from Sandhills in the north to table land and river valleys in the south. The Middle Loup River and numerous tributaries create irrigated meadows and cropland.

Mixed agriculture with cattle ranching on Sandhills range, irrigated corn and alfalfa production in valleys, and dryland farming on suitable uplands. Some of the state's most productive hay meadows are found here.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Nebraska
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Grain sorghum, Wheat, Bison
Farms & Ranches~685 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,550,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,400 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 "Custer 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 Custer County Operations

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

Grassland conservation programs protect sensitive Sandhills areas while irrigation efficiency projects improve water management in crop production areas. Integrated crop-livestock systems optimize land use across diverse terrain types.

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 Custer County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Custer County

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

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