Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Pershing County
Pershing County sits within the Fallon-Lovelock Area (MLRA 27) region. Elevation averages about 4,616 feet.
Temperatures in Pershing County range from a January mean low of 22°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 9.1 inches. Expect about 245 frost-free days.
Pershing County ran 138 farms, 293,968 acres of farmland, and 14,083 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, equine, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | North-Central Nevada |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Horses, Goats, Sheep, Poultry |
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 Pershing County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1155 Lovelock Ave, Lovelock, NV 89419
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 Pershing County Operations
Based on Pershing County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water management practices optimize Humboldt River irrigation while protecting downstream wetland habitats. Rangeland improvements focus on sustainable grazing practices across the county's extensive public and private grazing lands.
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 Churchill County, Nevada, Humboldt County, Nevada, Lander 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 Pershing 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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