Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Clark County
Clark County lies in the Mojave Basin and Range (MLRA 30) region. Elevation averages about 1,942 feet.
Clark County averages 7.3 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 65.0°F.
Clark County's agricultural base centers on cattle, equine, and equine. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 164 farms working 664 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 920 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southern Nevada |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Honey, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 16+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Clark County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
7080 La Cienega St Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV 89119
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.
Farm Structure in Clark County
Clark County reports about 2,776 acres under irrigation. Farms average 4 acres, with about 70% classed as small operations. Around 19% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Clark County
Clark County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, equine, and equine. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for apiaries, pollinator habitat plantings; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Clark County Operations
Based on Clark County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Urban agriculture initiatives support beginning farmers in establishing small-scale vegetable operations. Water conservation practices are critical for maintaining viable agriculture in the desert climate.
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
Counties Bordering Clark County
Clark County shares borders with Mohave County, Arizona, Inyo County, California, San Bernardino County, California, Lincoln County, Nevada, and Nye County, Nevada. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Clark 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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