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Fillmore County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Level to gently undulating terrain with deep, fertile soils ideal for intensive agriculture. The landscape is characterized by productive cropland with minimal topographic relief and excellent drainage.

Intensive irrigated corn and soybean production utilizing center pivot systems across most agricultural land. Many operations integrate grain production with cattle feeding to capture value-added opportunities.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Nebraska
Top CommoditiesCorn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Hogs, Wheat, Grain sorghum
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~360,000 acres
Average Farm Size~730 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 "Fillmore 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 Fillmore County Operations

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

EQIP emphasizes irrigation water management and nitrogen management systems for groundwater protection. CSP participation is high for farmers implementing comprehensive conservation systems.

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 Fillmore County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Fillmore 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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