Summit County, Utah
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Located in the Wasatch Mountains with Park City and surrounding ski areas, featuring high mountain valleys and the Weber River drainage. Elevations range from 5,000 feet in valley bottoms to over 10,000 feet on surrounding peaks.
Limited high-altitude agriculture consists of cattle ranching and hay production in mountain valleys, with operations adapted to short growing seasons and cold temperatures. Urban development and recreation have displaced much traditional agriculture.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Utah |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Sheep, Horses, Hogs, Vegetables, Goats |
| Farms & Ranches | ~75 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~400,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~524 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 "Summit 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 Summit County Operations
Based on Summit County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP programs support high-elevation grazing management and riparian protection in mountain valley environments. Conservation practices emphasize wildlife habitat enhancement and watershed protection in coordination with recreational land uses.
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 Summit County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Summit County?"
Your Next Steps in Summit 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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