Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis County is part of the Trans-Pecos Mountains, Plateaus, and Basins land resource region (MLRA 42A).
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Jeff Davis County sees 14.2 in of rain, a 61.8°F mean annual temperature.
Jeff Davis County carries 10,586 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 1,384,098 acres. 107 farms operate in the county, averaging 13,279 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Trans-Pecos / Davis Mountains |
| Top Commodities | Fruit & tree nuts, Goats, Horses, Sheep, Floriculture, Poultry |
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 Jeff Davis County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1805 State Hwy. 118 North, Alpine, TX 79830
This county also has 2 additional NRCS offices. 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 Jeff Davis County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Jeff Davis County greening up around July and peaking in August. The county carries about 1,384,098 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Jeff Davis County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Jeff Davis County at an average farm size of 13,279 acres, 13% small operations, 35% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 219 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Jeff Davis County
With goats and sheep in the mix in Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Jeff Davis County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Mountain and desert rangeland management, livestock water, and wildlife habitat.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Livestock water development, prescribed grazing, brush management, wildlife habitat management, 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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Jeff Davis County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Brewster County, Texas, Culberson County, Texas, Hudspeth County, Texas, Pecos County, Texas, Presidio County, Texas, and Reeves County, Texas. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Jeff Davis 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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