Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Stonewall County is located in the Rolling Plains region of Texas. Agriculture here is anchored by cotton, with the county’s operations reflecting the broader character of Rolling Plains agriculture.
Quick Facts
| Region | Rolling Plains |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Cotton, Horses, Hogs, Sheep, Goats |
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 Stonewall County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
635 S Broadway, Aspermont, TX 79502
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 Stonewall County
Stonewall County reported 8,609 head of cattle across roughly 388,123 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a May 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 Stonewall County.
Farm Structure in Stonewall County
Irrigation covers about 1% of farmland in Stonewall County, roughly 2,920 acres. Farms average 1,386 acres, with about 4% classed as small operations. Around 26% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Stonewall County
Given the operation mix in Stonewall 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 waste management and nutrient planning for confined livestock operations. 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 Stonewall County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Stonewall County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Rangeland restoration, brush management, and cropland soil health.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management, prescribed grazing, cover crops, livestock water development, and range planting.
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 Stonewall County
Stonewall County shares borders with Dickens County, Texas, Fisher County, Texas, Haskell County, Texas, Jones County, Texas, Kent County, Texas, and King 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 Stonewall 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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