Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Jasper County
Rainfall averages 58.3 inches per year. January lows average around 39°F while July highs reach about 93°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 919 farms in Jasper County, operating across 63,695 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 69 acres. Top commodities include equine, equine, and honey.
Quick Facts
| Region | East Texas / Big Thicket |
| Top Commodities | Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Berries, Horses, Poultry, Honey |
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 Jasper County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
714 W Gibson St, Jasper, TX 75951
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 Jasper County
The forage year in Jasper County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in May (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 29,836 acres of pastureland and 9,817 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Jasper County
About 23% of Jasper County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 58% of farms are small and 1% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 69 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Jasper County
Given the operation mix in Jasper 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 pollinator habitat plantings for apiaries. 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 Jasper County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Jasper County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Forest management, pasture improvement, water quality, and prescribed burning.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Forest stand improvement, prescribed burning, 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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Jasper County: Angelina County, Texas, Hardin County, Texas, Newton County, Texas, Orange County, Texas, Sabine County, Texas, and San Augustine County, Texas. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Jasper 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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