Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Blanco County
Blanco County sits within the Edwards Plateau, Eastern Part (MLRA 81C) region. Elevation averages about 1,225 feet.
Temperatures in Blanco County range from a January mean low of 38°F to a July mean high near 94°F. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches.
Blanco County ran 776 farms, 361,697 acres of farmland, and 609 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, flowering plants, potted, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Hill Country |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Horses, Goats, Fruit & tree nuts, Sheep, Deer |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 16+ 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 Blanco County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
305 North Us Hwy 281, Johnson City, TX 78636
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
1906 N Llano St Ste 107, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
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 Blanco County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Blanco County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Cedar management, rangeland health, Edwards Aquifer recharge protection, and wildlife habitat enhancement.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management (cedar/juniper), prescribed burning, cross-fencing, livestock water development, wildlife habitat management, and prescribed grazing.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. It takes 2 minutes and generates a personalized action packet you can print and bring to your USDA office.
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 Burnet County, Texas, Comal County, Texas, Gillespie County, Texas, Hays County, Texas, Kendall County, Texas, and Llano County, Texas. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Blanco County
- Run the eligibility screener to see which programs fit your operation: Free Screener
- Find your local USDA Service Center and call to schedule a meeting: Service Center Locator
- Read the full Texas guide for statewide program details, deadlines, and office contacts: Texas Farm Programs Guide
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