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Lincoln County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Lincoln County straddles the North Platte River valley with irrigated bottomlands and rolling upland prairie. The county includes portions of the Sandhills region in the north and mixed farmland in the south.

Extensive irrigation supports high-yielding corn production in the river valley while cattle ranching utilizes both irrigated and native pastures. The diverse landscape accommodates both intensive crop production and extensive grazing systems.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Nebraska
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Horses, Grain sorghum
Farms & Ranches~680 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,640,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,600 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 "Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Operations

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

EQIP promotes irrigation efficiency improvements and soil health practices on both sandy and loam soils. CSP supports rotational grazing systems and wetland management in the diverse landscape.

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 Lincoln County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lincoln 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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