Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Tooele County
Tooele County averages 10.5 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 245 days. Annual mean temperature is 51.1°F.
Tooele County's agricultural base centers on sod, sheep, and equine. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 558 farms working 311,828 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 6,237 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northwest Utah |
| Top Commodities | Sheep, Horses, Vegetables, Floriculture, Bison, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 52+ 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 Tooele 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 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. 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
Counties Bordering Tooele County
Tooele County shares borders with Elko County, Nevada, White Pine County, Nevada, Box Elder County, Utah, Davis County, Utah, Juab County, Utah, and Salt Lake County, Utah. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
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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