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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Pottawatomie County
Pottawatomie County lies in the North Cross Timbers (MLRA 84A) region. Elevation averages about 1,030 feet.
Pottawatomie County averages 39.6 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 334 days. Annual mean temperature is 61.1°F.
Pottawatomie County's agricultural base centers on equine, equine, and corn. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 1,553 farms working 292,441 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 41,983 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Corn, Poultry, Wheat, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 26+ 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 Pottawatomie County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1510 N Kickapoo, Suite 15, Shawnee, OK 74804
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 Pottawatomie County Operations
Based on Pottawatomie County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs address soil health and water quality concerns while supporting diverse agricultural enterprises. Marketing assistance helps farmers take advantage of nearby urban markets for specialty crops.
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 Pottawatomie County
Pottawatomie County shares borders with Cleveland County, Oklahoma, Lincoln County, Oklahoma, McClain County, Oklahoma, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, and Pontotoc 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 Pottawatomie 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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