Piute County, Utah
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Utah's least populous county by area, situated on the Sevier Plateau with elevations ranging from 5,500 to over 11,000 feet. The Sevier River flows through Grass Valley, creating the county's primary agricultural corridor.
High-altitude cattle ranching and hay production operate in Grass Valley and on plateau meadows, with short growing seasons limiting crop options. Livestock operations rely heavily on summer grazing permits on the Fishlake National Forest.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Utah |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Poultry |
| Farms & Ranches | ~45 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~46,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~426 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Piute 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 Piute County Operations
Based on Piute County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP focuses on high-altitude grazing management and riparian protection along the Sevier River corridor. Programs emphasize practices adapted to short growing seasons and coordination with extensive forest grazing operations.
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 Piute County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Piute County?"
Your Next Steps in Piute 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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