Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Kimble County
Rainfall averages 24.9 inches per year. January lows average around 34°F while July highs reach about 94°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 619 farms in Kimble County, operating across 421,491 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 681 acres. Top commodities include cattle, goats, and goats.
Quick Facts
| Region | Edwards Plateau / Hill Country |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Goats, Sheep, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Poultry |
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 Kimble County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
902 College St, Junction, TX 76849
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 Kimble County
The forage year in Kimble County runs from green-up in July to peak growth in November (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 366,985 acres of pastureland and 119 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Kimble County
About 28% of Kimble County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 11% of farms are small and 17% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 681 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Kimble County
With cattle and goats in the mix in Kimble 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 Kimble County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Kimble County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Rangeland health, brush management, predator management support, and wildlife habitat.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management, prescribed burning, livestock water development, prescribed grazing, and wildlife habitat management.
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 Kimble County: Edwards County, Texas, Gillespie County, Texas, Kerr County, Texas, Mason County, Texas, Menard County, Texas, and Schleicher County, Texas. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Kimble 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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