Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Wasatch County
Wasatch County is part of the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains land resource region (MLRA 47).
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Wasatch County sees 24.4 in of rain, a 184-day growing season, a 41.6°F mean annual temperature.
Wasatch County carries 5,930 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 56,497 acres. 537 farms operate in the county, averaging 193 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Utah |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Sheep, Vegetables, Horses, Floriculture, 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 2026-09-08
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 Wasatch County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
302 East Lakeview Parkway, Provo, UT 84606
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.
Forage and Grazing in Wasatch County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Wasatch County greening up around May and peaking in June. The county carries about 56,497 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Wasatch County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Wasatch County at an average farm size of 193 acres, 69% small operations, 24% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 11,622 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Wasatch County
Given the operation mix in Wasatch County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage for dairies; and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Wasatch County Operations
Based on Wasatch County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP funding focuses on irrigation efficiency improvements and grazing management systems suited to mountain environments. CRP enrollment targets sensitive riparian areas and steep slopes prone to 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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Wasatch County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Duchesne County, Utah, Salt Lake County, Utah, Summit County, Utah, and Utah County, Utah. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Wasatch 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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