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Cache County, Utah

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Situated in Cache Valley between the Bear River Mountains to the east and the Wellsville Mountains to the west, with the Bear River meandering through productive bottomlands. The valley floor sits at approximately 4,500 feet elevation surrounded by peaks reaching over 9,000 feet.

Intensive dairy operations and hay production characterize this highly productive agricultural valley, with alfalfa fields supporting both local dairies and export markets. The area also features diversified crop production including small grains, corn silage, and specialty crops supported by mountain snowpack irrigation.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthern Utah
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Wheat, Corn, Barley
Farms & Ranches~640 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~270,000 acres
Average Farm Size~196 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 "Cache 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 Cache County Operations

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

EQIP programs heavily support dairy waste management systems and nutrient management planning for intensive livestock operations. Conservation practices focus on maintaining water quality in the Bear River watershed while supporting high-productivity irrigated agriculture.

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 Cache County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Cache County

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

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