Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Concho County
Concho County lies in the Rolling Limestone Prairie (MLRA 78A) region. Elevation averages about 1,964 feet.
Concho County averages 25.1 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 65.2°F.
Concho County's agricultural base centers on cotton, cattle, and wheat. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 400 farms working 629,378 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 8,395 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Central Texas |
| Top Commodities | Cotton, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Sheep, Grain sorghum, Goats |
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 Concho County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1100 E Broadway St, Eden, TX 76837
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 Concho County
Concho County reported 8,395 head of cattle across roughly 466,890 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows May green-up and a July 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 Concho County.
Farm Structure in Concho County
Irrigation covers about 1% of farmland in Concho County, roughly 4,372 acres. Farms average 1,573 acres, with about 6% classed as small operations. Around 27% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Concho County
With cattle and sheep in the mix in Concho County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and brush management (rangeland). 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 Concho County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Concho County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Rangeland health, brush management, and livestock water development.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, cross-fencing, and range planting.
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 Concho County
Concho County shares borders with Coleman County, Texas, McCulloch County, Texas, Menard County, Texas, Runnels County, Texas, Schleicher County, Texas, and Tom Green 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 Concho 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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