Grant County, Oklahoma: USDA programs and conservation funding

712
Farms & Ranches
638K
Acres in Agriculture
896
Avg Farm Size (acres)
$34.5M
Cattle Sales
Top commodities: Grain, Wheat, Cattle, Soybeans, Corn
Source: 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture

Grant County, Oklahoma has 712 farms working 638,123 agricultural acres (average 896 acres per farm). Cattle sales total $34.5 million annually. Leading commodities by sales: Grain, Wheat, Cattle. Vegetation typically peaks in May, defining the primary growing season.

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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

RegionNorth Central Oklahoma
Top CommoditiesWheat, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Cotton, Grain sorghum

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 Grant County.

USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)

624 N Hwy 81, Medford, OK 73759

(580) 395-2324

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 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

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Oklahoma guide: Oklahoma Farm Programs Guide

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Vegetation Baseline

0.58
Typical NDVI (Apr)
0.62
Peak season (May)
JanJulDec
5-year average NDVI from MODIS MOD13Q1 (2021–2025 avg)

Quick Tools for Grant County

Check drought statusCurrent USDM conditions and historical drought data.PRF rainfall analysis78 years of grid-level rainfall data for hay and grazing insurance.Estimate EQIP costsSee what NRCS may cover and your estimated out-of-pocket share.Disaster triageLost livestock or pasture? Find your disaster programs and deadlines.See all deadlinesEvery USDA program deadline in one place.