El Paso County, Texas
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
El Paso County is located in the Far West Texas / Rio Grande region of Texas. Agriculture here is anchored by cotton, with the county’s operations reflecting the broader character of Far West Texas / Rio Grande agriculture.
Quick Facts
| Region | Far West Texas / Rio Grande |
| Top Commodities | Cotton, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Honey, Poultry |
| Farms & Ranches | ~581 (2022 USDA Census) |
| Agricultural Land | ~270,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~464 acres |
Find 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) under one roof. Texas has over 200 Service Centers — most counties have one, and some share across county lines.
Find your Service Center:
Search for “El Paso County” to find your local NRCS and FSA offices, including address, phone number, and hours.
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. They’ll tell you what to bring to the meeting.
Programs for El Paso County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of El Paso County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Irrigation efficiency (Rio Grande water rights), soil health on irrigated land, and pecan orchard management.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Irrigation water management, nutrient management, cover crops, pecan management, and windbreak establishment.
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
Every county has specific conservation priorities set by the Local Working Group (LWG) — a committee of local ranchers, farmers, NRCS staff, and conservation partners. EQIP applications that address local priorities score higher in the ranking process.
We don’t have El Paso County’s specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: “What are the priority resource concerns in El Paso County?” This directly affects how your EQIP application is scored. You can also attend the annual LWG meeting — they’re open to all producers.
Your Next Steps in El Paso 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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