Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Garza County is located in the Rolling Plains / South Plains region of Texas. Agriculture here is anchored by cotton, with the county’s operations reflecting the broader character of Rolling Plains / South Plains agriculture.
Quick Facts
| Region | Rolling Plains / South Plains |
| Top Commodities | Cotton, Cattle & calves, Horses, Grain sorghum, Wheat, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3).
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 Garza County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
208 W Main St, Post, TX 79356
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 Garza County
Garza County reported 4,697 head of cattle across roughly 307,231 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows May green-up and a June 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 Garza County.
Farm Structure in Garza County
Irrigation covers about 1% of farmland in Garza County, roughly 3,700 acres. Farms average 1,623 acres, with about 3% classed as small operations. Around 30% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Garza County
With cattle and equine in the mix in Garza 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 Garza County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Garza County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Rangeland health, brush management, and soil health.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management, prescribed grazing, cover crops, livestock water development, 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 Garza County
Garza County shares borders with Borden County, Texas, Crosby County, Texas, Dickens County, Texas, Kent County, Texas, Lubbock County, Texas, and Lynn 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 Garza 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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