Juab County, Utah: USDA programs and conservation funding

297
Farms & Ranches
247K
Acres in Agriculture
831
Avg Farm Size (acres)
$9.0M
Cattle Sales
Top commodities: Field Crops, Other, Cattle, Sheep, Corn, Equine
Source: 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture

Juab County, Utah has 297 farms working 246,735 agricultural acres (average 831 acres per farm). Cattle sales total $9.0 million annually. Leading commodities by sales: Field Crops, Other, Cattle, Sheep. Vegetation typically peaks in Sep, defining the primary growing season.

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

About Juab County

Juab County averages 11.7 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 245 days. Annual mean temperature is 50.5°F.

Juab County's agricultural base centers on cattle, sheep, and corn. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 297 farms working 246,735 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 7,556 head.


Quick Facts

RegionWest Central Utah
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Poultry, Sheep, Corn, Horses, Vegetables

Current Conditions

Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 52+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.

Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14

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 Juab County.

USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)

635 N Main St, Nephi, UT 84648

(435) 623-0342

This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices

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.


Programs for Juab County Operations

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

CRP enrollment focuses on marginal dryland areas prone to soil erosion and provides wildlife habitat in the Great Basin ecosystem. EQIP programs emphasize water conservation and grazing management practices adapted to the semi-arid environment.

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

Counties Bordering Juab County

Juab County shares borders with White Pine County, Nevada, Millard County, Utah, Sanpete County, Utah, Tooele County, Utah, and Utah County, Utah. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.

Your Next Steps in Juab 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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Related program guides

EQIP Prescribed GrazingCSPEQIP Water DevelopmentCRP

Vegetation Baseline

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Typical NDVI (Apr)
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Peak season (Sep)
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5-year average NDVI from MODIS MOD13Q1 (2021–2025 avg)

Quick Tools for Juab County

Check drought statusCurrent USDM conditions and historical drought data.PRF rainfall analysis78 years of grid-level rainfall data for hay and grazing insurance.Estimate EQIP costsSee what NRCS may cover and your estimated out-of-pocket share.Disaster triageLost livestock or pasture? Find your disaster programs and deadlines.See all deadlinesEvery USDA program deadline in one place.