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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Tillman County
Tillman County sits within the Central Rolling Red Plains, Eastern Part (MLRA 78C) region. Elevation averages about 1,184 feet.
Temperatures in Tillman County range from a January mean low of 29°F to a July mean high near 97°F. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches.
Tillman County ran 391 farms, 436,848 acres of farmland, and 18,039 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, milk, and cotton.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Dairy, Cotton, Wheat, Corn, Grain sorghum |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Exceptional Drought (D4). 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 Tillman County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
102 E Floral Ave, Frederick, OK 73542
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 Tillman County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 33% of farmland in Tillman County, about 146,156 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around March 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 Tillman County
Farms in Tillman County average 1,117 acres, and about 7% are small operations. Roughly 24% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 12,264 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Tillman County
Given the operation mix in Tillman County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage for dairies; and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground. 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 Tillman County Operations
Based on Tillman County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Irrigation efficiency improvements help farmers manage limited water resources in this semi-arid region. Conservation tillage practices protect soil from erosion while maintaining crop productivity.
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 Comanche County, Oklahoma, Cotton County, Oklahoma, Jackson County, Oklahoma, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, Wichita County, Texas, and Wilbarger County, Texas. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Tillman 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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