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Union County, New Mexico

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

The county lies on the high plains with gently rolling grasslands and scattered mesas, forming part of the Great Plains ecosystem. Clayton serves as the county seat in this expansive agricultural landscape near the Colorado border.

Large-scale dryland wheat farming dominates the agricultural landscape, taking advantage of the high plains' moderate precipitation. Extensive cattle ranching operations graze shortgrass prairie, with some feedlot operations near grain production areas.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheastern New Mexico
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Wheat, Horses
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,930,000 acres
Average Farm Size~5,600 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Union 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 Union County Operations

Based on Union County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Programs focus on soil conservation and wind erosion control in wheat-fallow rotations typical of Great Plains farming. Conservation efforts emphasize maintaining native grasslands and implementing rotational grazing systems.

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 Union County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Union County?"

Your Next Steps in Union County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the New Mexico guide: New Mexico Farm Programs Guide

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