Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Duchesne County
The growing season in Duchesne County spans roughly 184 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 17.5 inches per year. January lows average around 11°F while July highs reach about 79°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 898 farms in Duchesne County, operating across 1,055,301 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 1,175 acres. Top commodities include cattle, milk, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Utah |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Dairy, Corn, Horses, Sheep, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 52+ 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 Duchesne County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
400 West 800 South, Roosevelt, UT 84066
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 Duchesne County
The forage year in Duchesne County runs from green-up in January to peak growth in November (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 944,111 acres of pastureland and 31,258 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Duchesne County
About 21% of Duchesne County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 39% of farms are small and 7% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 1,175 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Duchesne County
Duchesne County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, milk, and grain. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for dairies, waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage; and for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Duchesne County Operations
Based on Duchesne County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP emphasizes irrigation modernization and rangeland health improvements in the semi-arid basin environment. Conservation programs focus on wildlife habitat enhancement and water conservation in coordination with energy development activities.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Duchesne County: Carbon County, Utah, Daggett County, Utah, Summit County, Utah, Uintah County, Utah, Utah County, Utah, and Wasatch County, Utah. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Duchesne 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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