Storey County, Nevada
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 |
| Farms & Ranches | ~15 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~5,500 acres (approx.) |
| Average Farm Size | ~370 acres (approx.) |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Storey 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.
We don't have Storey County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Storey County?"
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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