Fannin County, Texas: USDA programs and conservation funding

2,108
Farms & Ranches
417K
Acres in Agriculture
198
Avg Farm Size (acres)
$45.9M
Cattle Sales
Top commodities: Cattle, Grain, Wheat, Corn, Field Crops, Other
Source: 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture

Fannin County, Texas has 2,108 farms working 417,464 agricultural acres (average 198 acres per farm). Cattle sales total $45.9 million annually. Leading commodities by sales: Cattle, Grain, Wheat. Vegetation typically peaks in Jul, defining the primary growing season.

Programs likely to fit Fannin County operations

With 2,108 farms averaging 198 acres, a cattle and grain commodity base, vegetation peaking near Jul at 0.62 NDVI, these are the federal programs most worth a closer look. Every program is competitive — confirm fit with your local USDA office.

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About Fannin County

Fannin County lies in the Texas Blackland Prairie, Northern Part (MLRA 86A) region. Elevation averages about 629 feet.

Fannin County averages 44.3 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 63.8°F.

Fannin County's agricultural base centers on cattle, wheat, and corn. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 2,108 farms working 417,464 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 62,787 head.

Quick Facts
RegionBlackland Prairie / North Texas
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Soybeans

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 Fannin County.

USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)

2504 N Center St, Bonham, TX 75418

(903) 583-9513

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 Fannin County

Fannin County reported 62,787 head of cattle across roughly 209,521 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April 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 Fannin County.

Farm Structure in Fannin County

Irrigation covers about 1% of farmland in Fannin County, roughly 6,008 acres. Farms average 198 acres, with about 34% classed as small operations. Around 22% of operators are 65 or older.

What Tends to Fit in Fannin County

With cattle and corn in the mix in Fannin 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 Fannin County Operations

Based on the agricultural profile of Fannin County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:

Soil health, water quality in the Red River watershed, and pasture improvement.

Commonly funded practices in this area: Cover crops, nutrient management, cross-fencing, prescribed grazing, and riparian buffers.

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 Fannin County

Fannin County shares borders with Bryan County, Oklahoma, Collin County, Texas, Delta County, Texas, Grayson County, Texas, Hunt County, Texas, and Lamar 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 Fannin County

  1. Run the eligibility screener to see which programs fit your operation: Free Screener
  2. Find your local USDA Service Center and call to schedule a meeting: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the full Texas guide for statewide program details, deadlines, and office contacts: Texas Farm Programs Guide

Built by ranchers who’ve been through it. Every guide on this site is free.

Related program guides

EQIP FencingCRPEQIP Prescribed GrazingCSPEQIP Water DevelopmentEQIP Brush Management

Vegetation Baseline

0.57
Typical NDVI (Apr)
0.62
Peak season (Jul)
JanJulDec
5-year average NDVI from MODIS MOD13Q1 (2021–2025 avg)

Quick Tools for Fannin County

Check drought statusCurrent USDM conditions and historical drought data.PRF rainfall analysis78 years of grid-level rainfall data for hay and grazing insurance.Estimate EQIP costsSee what NRCS may cover and your estimated out-of-pocket share.Disaster triageLost livestock or pasture? Find your disaster programs and deadlines.See all deadlinesEvery USDA program deadline in one place.