Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About San Jacinto County
Rainfall averages 52.2 inches per year. January lows average around 41°F while July highs reach about 94°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 588 farms in San Jacinto County, operating across 66,844 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 114 acres. Top commodities include cattle, equine, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Texas / Piney Woods |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Horses, Poultry, Goats, Sheep, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 San Jacinto County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
506 Pan American Dr, Livingston, TX 77351
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 San Jacinto County
The forage year in San Jacinto County runs from green-up in August to peak growth in May (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 34,464 acres of pastureland and 10,920 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in San Jacinto County
About 25% of San Jacinto County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 46% of farms are small and 2% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 114 acres.
What Tends to Fit in San Jacinto County
With cattle and goats in the mix in San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of San Jacinto County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Forest management, pasture improvement, water quality, and small farm sustainability.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Forest stand improvement, cross-fencing, prescribed grazing, prescribed burning, 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 San Jacinto County: Liberty County, Texas, Montgomery County, Texas, Polk County, Texas, Trinity County, Texas, and Walker County, Texas. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in San Jacinto 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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