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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Okfuskee County
Okfuskee County lies in the Cherokee Prairies (MLRA 112) region. Elevation averages about 920 feet.
Okfuskee County averages 42.7 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 334 days. Annual mean temperature is 60.8°F.
Okfuskee County's agricultural base centers on hogs, cattle, and equine. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 800 farms working 232,809 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 34,381 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | East Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Hogs, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 4+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Okfuskee County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
417 S. Sertco Rd, Okemah, OK 74859
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.
Forage and Grazing in Okfuskee County
Okfuskee County reported 34,381 head of cattle across roughly 137,155 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a May growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for Okfuskee County.
Farm Structure in Okfuskee County
Okfuskee County reports about 1,104 acres under irrigation. Farms average 291 acres, with about 13% classed as small operations. Around 21% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Okfuskee County
Given the operation mix in Okfuskee County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and waste management and nutrient planning for confined livestock operations. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Okfuskee County Operations
Based on Okfuskee County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Forest management practices help ranchers utilize timber resources while maintaining grazing areas. Conservation programs address soil erosion concerns on sloping ground and creek bottom protection.
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
Counties Bordering Okfuskee County
Okfuskee County shares borders with Creek County, Oklahoma, Hughes County, Oklahoma, Lincoln County, Oklahoma, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Okfuskee 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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