Tooele County, Utah
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Encompasses vast Great Basin desert valleys including the Great Salt Lake Desert, bounded by the Oquirrh Mountains to the east and the Stansbury Mountains centrally located. Tooele Valley contains most agricultural activities in this expansive county.
Irrigated hay production and cattle ranching operate in Tooele and Rush Valleys, while extensive rangeland grazing occurs across the county's desert areas. Limited water availability restricts agriculture to areas with reliable irrigation sources.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northwest Utah |
| Top Commodities | Sheep, Horses, Vegetables, Floriculture, Bison, Fruit & tree nuts |
| Farms & Ranches | ~220 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~310,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~559 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 "Tooele 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 Tooele County Operations
Based on Tooele County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP focuses on water conservation and range improvements in the arid Great Basin environment with limited precipitation. CRP programs provide wildlife habitat and erosion control on marginal lands prone to wind erosion.
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 Tooele County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Tooele County?"
Your Next Steps in Tooele 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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