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Perkins County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Perkins County features high plains terrain with the Republican River valley providing irrigation water for crop production. The county includes both level irrigated areas and rolling upland prairie suitable for grazing.

Irrigated corn production concentrates in the river valley while dryland wheat farming and cattle ranching occur on the uplands. The diverse agricultural base balances intensive crop production with extensive livestock operations.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Nebraska
Top CommoditiesCorn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Hogs
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~560,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,500 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 "Perkins 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 Perkins County Operations

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

EQIP supports center pivot irrigation efficiency and soil conservation practices on both irrigated and dryland acres. CRP enrollment targets marginal dryland cropland for conversion to permanent grass cover.

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 Perkins County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Perkins 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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