Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Box Elder County
Temperatures in Box Elder County range from a January mean low of 17°F to a July mean high near 89°F. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches. Expect about 245 frost-free days.
Box Elder County ran 1,248 farms, 1,176,650 acres of farmland, and 34,289 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, milk, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Utah |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Dairy, Vegetables, Wheat, Corn, Sheep |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Exceptional Drought (D4). LFP-eligible for 23+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Box Elder County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1950 W Main St, Tremonton, UT 84337
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.
Farm Structure in Box Elder County
Farms in Box Elder County average 943 acres, and about 43% are small operations. Roughly 19% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 85,487 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Box Elder County
Given the operation mix in Box Elder County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage for dairies; and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Box Elder County Operations
Based on Box Elder County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
CREP initiatives focus on Bear River riparian buffer establishment and wetland restoration for waterfowl habitat. Conservation efforts emphasize soil health practices in grain production areas and grazing management on extensive rangeland systems.
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 Cassia County, Idaho, Oneida County, Idaho, Elko County, Nevada, Cache County, Utah, Davis County, Utah, and Tooele County, Utah. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Box Elder County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Utah guide: Utah Farm Programs Guide
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