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Churchill County, Nevada

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Dominated by the Carson Sink and Lahontan Valley with extensive alkali flats and desert terrain. The Truckee-Carson Irrigation District provides water for farming in the Fallon area.

Intensive irrigated agriculture produces alfalfa hay and small grains using water from the Newlands Project. Livestock operations utilize both irrigated pastures and vast rangeland areas.

Quick Facts
RegionWest-Central Nevada
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Goats
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~170,000 acres
Average Farm Size~315 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 "Churchill 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Churchill County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Churchill County

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

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