Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Culberson County
Culberson County sits within the Trans-Pecos Mountains, Plateaus, and Basins (MLRA 42A) region. Elevation averages about 4,891 feet.
Temperatures in Culberson County range from a January mean low of 31°F to a July mean high near 93°F. Annual precipitation averages 11.4 inches.
Culberson County ran 73 farms, 1,932,918 acres of farmland, and 6,829 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: goats and goats.
Quick Facts
| Region | Trans-Pecos |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
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 Culberson County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1417 W 3rd St, Pecos, TX 79772
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
11940 Don Haskins Ave., El Paso, TX 79936
This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. 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 Culberson County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 99% of farmland in Culberson County, about 1,908,906 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around August and forage peaks in September. 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 Culberson County
Farms in Culberson County average 26,478 acres, and about 4% are small operations. Roughly 31% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 9,184 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Culberson County
Given the operation mix in Culberson County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Culberson County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Culberson County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Desert rangeland, livestock water in extreme arid conditions, and wildlife habitat.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Livestock water development, brush management, prescribed grazing, 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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Eddy County, New Mexico, Otero County, New Mexico, Hudspeth County, Texas, Jeff Davis County, Texas, and Reeves County, Texas. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Culberson 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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