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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Seminole County
Elevation across Seminole County averages about 859 feet. The county falls within the North Cross Timbers (MLRA 84A) land resource region.
The growing season in Seminole County spans roughly 334 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 41.5 inches per year. January lows average around 28°F while July highs reach about 94°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 945 farms in Seminole County, operating across 225,432 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 239 acres. Top commodities include cattle, hogs, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | East Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Hogs, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 25+ 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 Seminole County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1400 S Indian Rd, Wewoka, OK 74884
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
419 E Highway St, Holdenville, OK 74848
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 Seminole County Operations
Based on Seminole County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Brush management assistance helps ranchers maintain productive grassland in areas prone to cedar encroachment. Conservation practices focus on protecting water quality in creek 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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Seminole County: Hughes County, Oklahoma, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Seminole 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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