Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Salt Lake County
The growing season in Salt Lake County spans roughly 275 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 22.2 inches per year. January lows average around 21°F while July highs reach about 87°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 393 farms in Salt Lake County, operating across 49,566 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 126 acres. Top commodities include cattle, equine, and cut flowers & cut cultivated greens.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Utah |
| Top Commodities | Floriculture, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 9+ 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 Salt Lake County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
185 N Main St, Tooele, UT 84074
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 Salt Lake County Operations
Based on Salt Lake County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP programs focus on urban agriculture initiatives and small-scale conservation practices in the metropolitan environment. Beginning Farmer programs support new operators establishing specialty crop production and direct-market operations.
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 Salt Lake County: Davis County, Utah, Morgan County, Utah, Summit County, Utah, Tooele 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 Salt Lake 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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