Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Virginia Range foothills and Truckee River canyon create steep terrain with limited flat agricultural land. Historic mining areas dominate much of the county's mountainous landscape.
Very limited agricultural activity due to mountainous terrain and small county size. Small-scale livestock operations and hobby farms utilize available valley areas.
Quick Facts
| Region | Western Nevada |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Horses, Hay |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Storey County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1702 County Rd, Minden, NV 89423
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
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 Storey County Operations
Based on Storey County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Small-scale conservation practices help maintain limited agricultural operations in steep terrain. Beginning farmer programs support new operators establishing small diversified operations in the historic mining region.
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 Storey County
Storey County shares borders with Lyon County, Nevada, Washoe County, Nevada, and Carson City, 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 Storey 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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