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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Sarpy County
Sarpy County is part of the Iowa and Missouri Deep Loess Hills land resource region (MLRA 107). The county's mean elevation is about 1,172 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Sarpy County sees 32.8 in of rain, a 275-day growing season, a 51.3°F mean annual temperature.
Sarpy County carries 202 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 1,368 acres. 322 farms operate in the county, averaging 182 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Eastern Nebraska |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Sarpy County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
8901 S 154th St, Omaha, NE 68138
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Sarpy County Operations
Based on Sarpy County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs emphasize urban-agriculture interface management and specialty crop development for local markets. Conservation efforts focus on maintaining agricultural viability amid suburban development pressures.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Nearby Counties
Operators in Sarpy County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Mills County, Iowa, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Cass County, Nebraska, Douglas County, Nebraska, and Saunders County, Nebraska. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Sarpy County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Nebraska guide: Nebraska Farm Programs Guide
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