Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Coleman County
Elevation across Coleman County averages about 1,612 feet. The county falls within the Rolling Limestone Prairie (MLRA 78A) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 27.5 inches per year. January lows average around 34°F while July highs reach about 95°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 1,071 farms in Coleman County, operating across 758,719 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 708 acres. Top commodities include cattle, wheat, and cotton.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Central Texas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Cotton, Goats, Sheep, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Coleman County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
119 West St, Coleman, TX 76834
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 Coleman County
The forage year in Coleman County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in May (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 551,101 acres of pastureland and 2,565 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Coleman County
About 29% of Coleman County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 9% of farms are small and 15% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 708 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Coleman County
Coleman County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, grain, and wheat. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Coleman County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Coleman County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Rangeland improvement, brush management, and livestock infrastructure.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management, cross-fencing, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and pecan tree management.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Coleman County: Brown County, Texas, Callahan County, Texas, Concho County, Texas, McCulloch County, Texas, Runnels County, Texas, and Taylor County, Texas. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Coleman 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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