Cochise County, Arizona
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Features basin and range topography with the Dragoon Mountains and Chiricahua Mountains. The Sulphur Springs Valley and Willcox Playa dominate the central agricultural areas.
Intensive irrigated agriculture in the Sulphur Springs Valley produces corn, cotton, and vegetables. Cattle ranching operations utilize both desert grasslands and mountain pastures.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Arizona |
| Top Commodities | Fruit & tree nuts, Corn, Vegetables, Barley, Hogs, Horses |
| Farms & Ranches | ~420 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~1,040,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~1,000 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Cochise County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.
What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.
Programs for Cochise County Operations
Based on Cochise County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP provides critical support for irrigation efficiency improvements and soil health practices in the Sulphur Springs Valley. CSP enrollment emphasizes integrated pest management and cover cropping systems for sustainable crop production.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.
We don't have Cochise County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Cochise County?"
Your Next Steps in Cochise County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Arizona guide: Arizona Farm Programs Guide
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