Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Navajo County
Navajo County sits within the Colorado Plateau (MLRA 35) region. Elevation averages about 5,902 feet.
Temperatures in Navajo County range from a January mean low of 20°F to a July mean high near 90°F. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches. Expect about 245 frost-free days.
Navajo County ran 3,269 farms, 4,637,488 acres of farmland, and 7,966 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: sheep, equine, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Arizona |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Sheep, Horses, Goats, Floriculture, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 52+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Navajo County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
Tseyi Shopping Center, Chinle, AZ 86503
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
51 W Vista Drive Suite 3, Holbrook, AZ 86025
This county also has 4 additional NRCS offices. View all offices
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.
Programs for Navajo County Operations
Based on Navajo County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP provides support for high-elevation pasture improvements and water system development for livestock operations. CRP focuses on protecting fragile high desert soils and providing wildlife habitat in this ecologically diverse region.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Apache County, Arizona, Coconino County, Arizona, Gila County, Arizona, Graham County, Arizona, and San Juan County, Utah. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Navajo 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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