Salt Lake County, Utah
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Contains the Wasatch Front urban corridor between the Great Salt Lake to the west and the Wasatch Mountains to the east, with the Jordan River flowing north through the valley. Urban development dominates the landscape with limited remaining agricultural areas.
Highly fragmented agriculture consists primarily of small specialty operations, urban farms, and equestrian facilities scattered throughout less developed areas. Traditional agriculture has been largely displaced by urban and suburban development.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Utah |
| Top Commodities | Floriculture, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry |
| Farms & Ranches | ~65 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~50,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~126 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 "Salt Lake 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.
We don't have Salt Lake County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Salt Lake County?"
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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