Lyon County, Nevada
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Mason Valley and Smith Valley provide fertile agricultural areas surrounded by the Wassuk Range and Pine Nut Mountains. The Walker and Carson Rivers supply irrigation water for valley farming.
Hay production and cattle ranching utilize irrigated valley floors with extensive rangeland grazing in foothills. Diversified operations include horse breeding and small-scale crop production.
Quick Facts
| Region | Western Nevada |
| Top Commodities | Sheep, Horses, Honey, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Poultry |
| Farms & Ranches | ~160 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~190,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~668 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Lyon 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 Lyon County Operations
Based on Lyon County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Irrigation efficiency programs help farmers maximize water use from the Walker and Carson River systems. Conservation practices protect soil health and water quality while maintaining productive agricultural valleys.
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 Lyon County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Lyon County?"
Your Next Steps in Lyon 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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