Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Somervell County
Rainfall averages 35.8 inches per year. January lows average around 35°F while July highs reach about 96°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 320 farms in Somervell County, operating across 99,570 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 311 acres. Top commodities include cattle, goats, and goats.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Texas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Goats, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry, Sheep, Honey |
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 Somervell County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1321 Waters Edge Dr, Granbury, TX 76048
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
604 N Main St, Weatherford, TX 76086
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 Somervell County
The forage year in Somervell County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in October (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 55,127 acres of pastureland and 4,282 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Somervell County
About 20% of Somervell County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 39% of farms are small and 7% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 311 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Somervell County
Given the operation mix in Somervell County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Somervell County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Somervell County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Pasture improvement, brush management, and water quality.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Cross-fencing, prescribed grazing, brush management, and livestock water development.
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 Somervell County: Bosque County, Texas, Erath County, Texas, Hood County, Texas, and Johnson County, Texas. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Somervell 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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