Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Comanche County
Comanche County sits within the West Cross Timbers (MLRA 84B) region. Elevation averages about 1,305 feet.
Temperatures in Comanche County range from a January mean low of 34°F to a July mean high near 95°F. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches.
Comanche County ran 1,500 farms, 596,256 acres of farmland, and 4,734 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: milk, cattle, and sod.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Texas / Cross Timbers |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Cotton, Corn |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Comanche County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
2608 Highway 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
301b Farm Rd 3381, Comanche, TX 76442
This county also has 2 additional NRCS offices. View all offices
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 Comanche County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 62% of farmland in Comanche County, about 370,482 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in April. 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 Comanche County
Farms in Comanche County average 398 acres, and about 21% are small operations. Roughly 26% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 23,210 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Comanche County
With cattle and milk in the mix in Comanche County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage (dairies); and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Comanche County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Comanche County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Rangeland improvement, dairy waste management, brush control, and pecan orchard management.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management, cross-fencing, prescribed grazing, nutrient management (dairy), waste management, and pecan 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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Brown County, Texas, Eastland County, Texas, Erath County, Texas, Hamilton County, Texas, and Mills County, Texas. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Comanche 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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