Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Stretches from the Great Salt Lake eastward to the Wasatch Mountains, with the narrow valley floor between lake and mountains heavily developed. Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake provides unique rangeland within county boundaries.
Urban development has displaced most traditional agriculture, leaving small-scale specialty operations and hobby farms scattered throughout remaining agricultural areas. Limited hay production and small livestock operations persist in less developed areas near the mountains.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Utah |
| Top Commodities | Floriculture, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Corn |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). 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 Davis County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
2871 S Commerce Way, Ogden, UT 84401
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.
Forage and Grazing in Davis County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Davis County greening up around March and peaking in October. The county carries about 32,361 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Davis County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Davis County at an average farm size of 128 acres, 77% small operations, 26% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 6,071 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Davis County
Davis County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, sod, and equine. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for specialty-crop acres, high tunnels, irrigation efficiency, and NAP coverage. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Davis County Operations
Based on Davis County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP programs support small-scale conservation practices and urban agriculture initiatives for remaining agricultural operations. Beginning Farmer programs help new operators establish specialty crop and agritourism enterprises in the urban-agricultural interface.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Davis County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Box Elder County, Utah, Morgan County, Utah, Salt Lake County, Utah, Tooele County, Utah, and Weber County, Utah. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Davis 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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