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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Oklahoma County
Oklahoma County sits within the North Cross Timbers (MLRA 84A) region. Elevation averages about 1,168 feet.
Temperatures in Oklahoma County range from a January mean low of 28°F to a July mean high near 94°F. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. Expect about 334 frost-free days.
Oklahoma County ran 1,111 farms, 102,861 acres of farmland, and 11,045 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, equine, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Floriculture, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Wheat, Berries |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 20+ 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 Oklahoma County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
4850 N Lincoln Blvd, Suite B, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
2227 Iron Mound Rd, Guthrie, OK 73044
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 Oklahoma County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 46% of farmland in Oklahoma County, about 47,037 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in June. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Oklahoma County
Farms in Oklahoma County average 93 acres, and about 47% are small operations. Roughly 22% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 1,120 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Oklahoma County
Given the operation mix in Oklahoma 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 brush management for rangeland. 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 Oklahoma County Operations
Based on Oklahoma County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Urban agriculture initiatives and beginning farmer programs help maintain farming near the metropolitan area. Conservation practices focus on water quality protection due to proximity to municipal water supplies.
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 Canadian County, Oklahoma, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, Lincoln County, Oklahoma, Logan County, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Oklahoma 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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