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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Garvin County
Garvin County is part of the Central Rolling Red Prairies land resource region (MLRA 80A). The county's mean elevation is about 967 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Garvin County sees 38.1 in of rain, a 61.8°F mean annual temperature.
Garvin County carries 58,818 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 279,539 acres. 1,403 farms operate in the county, averaging 305 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | South-Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Wheat, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Soybeans |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 23+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
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 Garvin County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
16664 Butler Road, Pauls Valley, OK 73075
This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices
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 Garvin County Operations
Based on Garvin County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Cotton and peanut conservation systems emphasize cover crops and rotation practices to maintain soil health in sandy fields. Washita River watershed protection includes riparian buffers and nutrient management on bottom land farming areas.
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 Garvin County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Carter County, Oklahoma, Grady County, Oklahoma, McClain County, Oklahoma, Murray County, Oklahoma, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, and Stephens County, Oklahoma. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Garvin 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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