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Mayes County, Oklahoma

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

The county features rolling hills with oak and hickory forests surrounding Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and numerous smaller lakes and ponds. Creek valleys and river bottoms provide fertile land between forested ridges.

Cattle operations utilize forest pastures and improved coastal bermuda fields with emphasis on cow-calf production and stocker programs. Hay production focuses on creek bottom meadows while some farmers raise poultry in modern confinement facilities.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Oklahoma
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Soybeans, Horses, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~920 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~280,000 acres
Average Farm Size~204 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Mayes County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Mayes County Operations

Based on Mayes County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

EQIP provides funding for livestock water systems and pasture management practices needed for cattle operations around Grand Lake. CSP rewards riparian forest management and prescribed burning practices that benefit both cattle production and wildlife habitat.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Mayes County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Mayes County?"

Your Next Steps in Mayes 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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