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Nance County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Nance County features rolling hills and level areas with the Cedar River flowing through productive bottomlands. The diverse topography includes both tillable uplands and rougher grazing areas.

Corn and soybean production dominates on the better soils while cattle operations utilize pastures and hay ground throughout the county. The balanced agricultural system integrates crop and livestock enterprises effectively.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Nebraska
Top CommoditiesCorn, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Grain sorghum, Goats
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~130,000 acres
Average Farm Size~451 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 "Nance 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 Nance County Operations

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

EQIP promotes terracing and waterways on sloping cropland to prevent soil erosion. CSP supports grassland management and rotational grazing systems on the county's extensive pasture acres.

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 Nance County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Nance 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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