Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Comal County
Comal County lies in the Edwards Plateau, Eastern Part (MLRA 81C) region. Elevation averages about 1,227 feet.
Comal County averages 34.4 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 68.3°F.
Comal County's agricultural base centers on goats, goats, and equine. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 888 farms working 107,388 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 281 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Hill Country / Central Texas |
| Top Commodities | Goats, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Sheep, Poultry, Vegetables |
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 Comal County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
2115 Stephen Place, Ste 200, New Braunfels, TX 78130
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
111 East Mlk Jr Industrial Blvd, Lockhart, TX 78644
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 Comal County
Comal County reported 281 head of cattle across roughly 80,628 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a April growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for Comal County.
Farm Structure in Comal County
Comal County reports about 437 acres under irrigation. Farms average 121 acres, with about 47% classed as small operations. Around 26% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Comal County
Comal County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were goats, goats, and equine. 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 Comal County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Comal County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Edwards Aquifer recharge protection, cedar management, water quality, and wildlife habitat.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management (cedar), prescribed burning, cross-fencing, wildlife habitat management, and water quality improvement.
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
Counties Bordering Comal County
Comal County shares borders with Bexar County, Texas, Blanco County, Texas, Guadalupe County, Texas, Hays County, Texas, and Kendall County, Texas. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Comal 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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