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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County sits within the Arbuckle Uplift (MLRA 85B) region. Elevation averages about 1,120 feet.
Temperatures in Pontotoc County range from a January mean low of 29°F to a July mean high near 94°F. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches.
Pontotoc County ran 1,159 farms, 349,662 acres of farmland, and 40,739 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, sod, and sheep.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Sheep, Goats, Hogs, Berries |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 23+ 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 Pontotoc County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1328 Cradduck Rd, Ada, OK 74820
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 Pontotoc County Operations
Based on Pontotoc County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Brush management programs help maintain grazing areas by controlling cedar and brush encroachment in wooded pastures. Conservation practices focus on protecting water quality in the numerous small watersheds.
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 Coal County, Oklahoma, Garvin County, Oklahoma, Hughes County, Oklahoma, Johnston County, Oklahoma, McClain County, Oklahoma, and Murray County, Oklahoma. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Pontotoc 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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