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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Haskell County
Elevation across Haskell County averages about 744 feet. The county falls within the Arkansas Valley and Ridges, Eastern Part (MLRA 118A) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 47.9 inches per year. January lows average around 29°F while July highs reach about 93°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 805 farms in Haskell County, operating across 238,837 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 297 acres. Top commodities include cattle, hogs, and cotton.
Quick Facts
| Region | East Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Hogs, Cotton, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts |
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 Haskell County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1005 W Main St, Stigler, OK 74462
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
109 Kerr Blvd, Poteau, OK 74953
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 Haskell County Operations
Based on Haskell County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP provides cost-share for pasture establishment and fencing systems needed to convert timber land to productive grazing. CSP rewards farmers who maintain forest buffers and implement rotational grazing systems that benefit both livestock and wildlife.
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 Haskell County: Latimer County, Oklahoma, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, and Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Haskell 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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