Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Churchill County
Churchill County sits within the Fallon-Lovelock Area (MLRA 27) region. Elevation averages about 6,884 feet.
Temperatures in Churchill County range from a January mean low of 22°F to a July mean high near 93°F. Annual precipitation averages 6.4 inches. Expect about 245 frost-free days.
Churchill County ran 540 farms, 170,124 acres of farmland, and 24,105 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: milk, cattle, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | West-Central Nevada |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Churchill County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
111 Sheckler Rd, Fallon, NV 89406
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 Churchill County Operations
Based on Churchill County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water conservation practices are prioritized through EQIP to improve irrigation efficiency in the desert environment. Livestock forage programs help ranchers manage grazing on extensive public and private rangelands.
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 Lander County, Nevada, Lyon County, Nevada, Mineral County, Nevada, Nye County, Nevada, Pershing County, Nevada, and Washoe County, Nevada. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Churchill County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Nevada guide: Nevada Farm Programs Guide
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