Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Scurry County is located in the Rolling Plains / West Texas region of Texas. Agriculture here is anchored by cotton, with the county’s operations reflecting the broader character of Rolling Plains / West Texas agriculture.
Quick Facts
| Region | Rolling Plains / West Texas |
| Top Commodities | Cotton, Wheat, Horses, Goats, Sheep, 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 Scurry County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
5309 Big Spring Hwy, Snyder, TX 79549
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 Scurry County
Scurry County reported 832 head of cattle across roughly 326,093 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows May green-up and a September growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for Scurry County.
Farm Structure in Scurry County
Irrigation covers about 1% of farmland in Scurry County, roughly 5,342 acres. Farms average 832 acres, with about 10% classed as small operations. Around 27% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Scurry County
Scurry County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cotton, grain, and wheat. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing, and for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Scurry County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Scurry County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Rangeland health, brush management, and soil health.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management, prescribed grazing, cover crops, livestock water development, and cross-fencing.
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
Counties Bordering Scurry County
Scurry County shares borders with Borden County, Texas, Fisher County, Texas, Garza County, Texas, Kent County, Texas, Mitchell County, Texas, and Nolan County, Texas. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Scurry 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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