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Pima County, Arizona

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Sonoran Desert county centered on the Tucson Basin and surrounded by mountain ranges. The county includes parts of Saguaro National Park and extensive desert valleys.

Irrigated agriculture in the Tucson Basin and Avra Valley produces cotton, vegetables, and specialty crops. Desert cattle ranching occurs on large tracts of rangeland throughout the county.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Arizona
Top CommoditiesCotton, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Horses, Barley, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~480 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~2,280,000 acres
Average Farm Size~4,800 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Pima 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 Pima County Operations

Based on Pima County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

EQIP prioritizes water conservation and soil health practices for desert agriculture facing groundwater depletion concerns. CSP supports integrated pest management and sustainable production practices for specialty crop operations serving regional markets.

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 Pima County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Pima County?"

Your Next Steps in Pima County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Arizona guide: Arizona Farm Programs Guide

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