Wagoner County, Oklahoma: USDA programs and conservation funding

1,014
Farms & Ranches
200K
Acres in Agriculture
197
Avg Farm Size (acres)
$13.4M
Cattle Sales
Top commodities: Cattle, Grain, Soybeans, Wheat, Field Crops, Other
Source: 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture

Wagoner County, Oklahoma has 1,014 farms working 200,025 agricultural acres (average 197 acres per farm). Cattle sales total $13.4 million annually. Leading commodities by sales: Cattle, Grain, Soybeans. Vegetation typically peaks in Sep, defining the primary growing season.

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Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

About Wagoner County

Wagoner County sits within the Cherokee Prairies (MLRA 112) region. Elevation averages about 524 feet.

Temperatures in Wagoner County range from a January mean low of 27°F to a July mean high near 93°F. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. Expect about 334 frost-free days.

Wagoner County ran 1,014 farms, 200,025 acres of farmland, and 27,871 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, soybeans, and wheat.


Quick Facts

RegionNortheast Oklahoma
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Soybeans, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Sheep

Current Conditions

Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 10+ 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 Wagoner County.

USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)

26112 State Hwy 51, Wagoner, OK 74467

(918) 485-4747

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 Wagoner County Operations

Based on Wagoner County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Water quality protection programs are prioritized due to numerous lakes and recreational water bodies in the area. Conservation practices focus on preventing nutrient runoff from agricultural operations.

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 Cherokee County, Oklahoma, Mayes County, Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oklahoma, and Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.

Your Next Steps in Wagoner County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Oklahoma guide: Oklahoma Farm Programs Guide

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Related program guides

EQIP Water Development

Vegetation Baseline

0.50
Typical NDVI (Apr)
0.84
Peak season (Sep)
JanJulDec
5-year average NDVI from MODIS MOD13Q1 (2021–2025 avg)

Quick Tools for Wagoner County

Check drought statusCurrent USDM conditions and historical drought data.PRF rainfall analysis78 years of grid-level rainfall data for hay and grazing insurance.Estimate EQIP costsSee what NRCS may cover and your estimated out-of-pocket share.Disaster triageLost livestock or pasture? Find your disaster programs and deadlines.See all deadlinesEvery USDA program deadline in one place.