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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Alfalfa County
Elevation across Alfalfa County averages about 1,159 feet. The county falls within the Central Rolling Red Prairies (MLRA 80A) land resource region.
The growing season in Alfalfa County spans roughly 275 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 30.7 inches per year. January lows average around 23°F while July highs reach about 95°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 516 farms in Alfalfa County, operating across 491,270 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 952 acres. Top commodities include cattle, wheat, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | North-Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Soybeans, Corn, Grain sorghum, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
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 Alfalfa County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
401 W Cherokee Ave, Cherokee, OK 73728
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 Alfalfa County Operations
Based on Alfalfa County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
CRP enrollment focuses on highly erodible cropland and establishing wildlife habitat around playa lakes. Disaster assistance programs are crucial for managing drought risk and hail damage to wheat crops.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Alfalfa County: Barber County, Kansas, Harper County, Kansas, Garfield County, Oklahoma, Grant County, Oklahoma, Major County, Oklahoma, and Woods County, Oklahoma. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Alfalfa County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Oklahoma guide: Oklahoma Farm Programs Guide
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