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Washington County, Utah

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Situated in Utah's Dixie region with diverse topography from the Virgin River valley at 2,400 feet to Pine Valley Mountain at over 10,000 feet, including portions of Zion National Park. The county features red rock formations, desert valleys, and higher elevation forests with a transition from Mojave Desert to Great Basin ecosystems.

Agriculture is concentrated in the Virgin River valley and Hurricane Bench areas, focusing on specialty crops, vineyards, and small-scale farming operations taking advantage of the long growing season. The desert climate requires extensive irrigation, with many operations transitioning to drought-tolerant crops and efficient water systems.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwestern Utah
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Floriculture, Horses, Honey, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size~191 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 "Washington 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 Washington County Operations

Based on Washington County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

EQIP prioritizes water conservation technologies including drip irrigation and soil moisture monitoring systems essential for desert agriculture. Beginning Farmer programs support the growing specialty crop and agritourism sectors serving the expanding population.

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 Washington County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Washington 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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