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Pierce County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Pierce County features gently rolling prairie with productive soils and the Elkhorn River flowing through the eastern portion. The terrain is well-suited for both crop production and livestock operations.

Corn and soybean production dominates on the better soils while cattle and hog operations utilize both cropland and pastures. The county maintains a strong agricultural economy with integrated crop and livestock systems.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Nebraska
Top CommoditiesCorn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Hogs, Wheat, Goats
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~250,000 acres
Average Farm Size~476 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 "Pierce 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 Pierce County Operations

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

EQIP promotes precision agriculture adoption and nutrient management to optimize production on high-quality soils. Beginning Farmer programs support new operators entering both crop and livestock enterprises in this productive area.

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 Pierce County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pierce 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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