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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Grant County
Grant County sits within the Central Rolling Red Prairies (MLRA 80A) region. Elevation averages about 1,060 feet.
Temperatures in Grant County range from a January mean low of 24°F to a July mean high near 95°F. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Grant County ran 712 farms, 638,123 acres of farmland, and 43,330 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: wheat, cattle, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Cotton, Grain sorghum |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 5+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Grant County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
624 N Hwy 81, Medford, OK 73759
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.
Forage and Grazing in Grant County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 31% of farmland in Grant County, about 196,611 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around March and forage peaks in May. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Grant County
Farms in Grant County average 896 acres, and about 5% are small operations. Roughly 20% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 1,554 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Grant County
Grant County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were grain, wheat, and cattle. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Grant County Operations
Based on Grant County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
FSA loans support large wheat operations requiring significant equipment investments for planting and harvesting. Disaster assistance programs are crucial due to exposure to hail, drought, and severe weather events common in this region.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Harper County, Kansas, Sumner County, Kansas, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, Garfield County, Oklahoma, and Kay County, Oklahoma. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Grant 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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