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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Love County
Love County is part of the West Cross Timbers land resource region (MLRA 84B). The county's mean elevation is about 926 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Love County sees 38.4 in of rain, a 63.4°F mean annual temperature.
Love County carries 21,597 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 100,318 acres. 571 farms operate in the county, averaging 301 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Goats, Sheep, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 8+ 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 Love County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1215 N Hwy 77, Marietta, OK 73448
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 Love County Operations
Based on Love County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports cross-fencing and livestock water systems needed for rotational grazing on rolling pastures. CRP provides erosion control on marginal cropland while creating wildlife corridors connecting forest patches and riparian 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 Love County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Carter County, Oklahoma, Jefferson County, Oklahoma, Marshall County, Oklahoma, Cooke County, Texas, Grayson County, Texas, and Montague County, Texas. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Love 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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