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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Nowata County
Nowata County sits within the Cherokee Prairies (MLRA 112) region. Elevation averages about 738 feet.
Temperatures in Nowata County range from a January mean low of 26°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. Expect about 334 frost-free days.
Nowata County ran 763 farms, 292,351 acres of farmland, and 48,311 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, wheat, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Horses, Soybeans, Poultry, Corn |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 7+ 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 Nowata County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1125 E Cherokee Ave, Nowata, OK 74048
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 Nowata County Operations
Based on Nowata County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Grazing management programs help ranchers improve pasture productivity on native grasslands. Cost-share assistance for pond construction and fencing supports cattle operations in this ranch-focused county.
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 Labette County, Kansas, Montgomery County, Kansas, Craig County, Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oklahoma, and Washington County, Oklahoma. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Nowata 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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