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Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The dramatic Scotts Bluff National Monument rises from the North Platte River valley's irrigated farmland. Ancient bluffs and buttes overlook some of Nebraska's most productive irrigated agriculture.

Intensive irrigated agriculture produces high-value specialty crops including sugar beets, dry beans, and potatoes. The North Platte River provides irrigation water for diverse crop rotations and vegetable production.

Quick Facts
RegionPanhandle
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Hogs, Horses, Wheat, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~380,000 acres
Average Farm Size~508 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 "Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff County Operations

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

Irrigation efficiency improvements and soil health practices receive priority funding in this intensive production area. Programs support crop diversification and water conservation technologies essential for specialty crop production.

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 Scotts Bluff County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Scotts Bluff 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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