Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Kerr County
Kerr County is part of the Edwards Plateau, Eastern Part land resource region (MLRA 81C).
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Kerr County sees 28.9 in of rain, a 65.6°F mean annual temperature.
Kerr County carries 690 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 316,767 acres. 987 farms operate in the county, averaging 395 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Hill Country |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Deer, Goats, Sheep, Hogs, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
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 Kerr County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
2104 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville, TX 78028
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 Kerr County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Kerr County greening up around April and peaking in October. The county carries about 316,767 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 Kerr County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Kerr County at an average farm size of 395 acres, 24% small operations, 31% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 1,428 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 Kerr County
With cattle and goats in the mix in Kerr County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations), 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 Kerr County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Kerr County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Cedar management, Guadalupe River watershed protection, wildlife habitat, and rangeland health.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management (cedar/juniper), prescribed burning, cross-fencing, wildlife habitat management, and prescribed grazing.
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 Kerr County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Bandera County, Texas, Edwards County, Texas, Gillespie County, Texas, Kendall County, Texas, Kimble County, Texas, and Real County, Texas. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Kerr 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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