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Wasatch 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 elevations ranging from 5,500 to over 12,000 feet, featuring the Heber Valley and portions of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The county includes Deer Creek Reservoir and is characterized by alpine meadows, steep mountain slopes, and fertile valley floors.

Agriculture centers on hay production and cattle ranching in the Heber Valley, with operations adapted to the high-altitude growing season of approximately 90-120 days. Small-scale specialty crops and horse operations are increasingly common due to proximity to Salt Lake City and Park City.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central Utah
Top CommoditiesDairy, Sheep, Vegetables, Horses, Floriculture, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~100,000 acres
Average Farm Size~193 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Wasatch 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Wasatch County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Wasatch County?"

Your Next Steps in Wasatch County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Utah guide: Utah Farm Programs Guide

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