Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Big Horn County
Temperatures in Big Horn County range from a January mean low of 11°F to a July mean high near 83°F. Annual precipitation averages 13.4 inches. Expect about 214 frost-free days.
Big Horn County ran 551 farms, 456,535 acres of farmland, and 3,685 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, barley, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | North-Central Wyoming |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Barley, Corn, Sheep, Horses, Honey |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 8+ 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 Big Horn County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
408 Greybull Ave, Greybull, WY 82426
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 Big Horn County Operations
Based on Big Horn County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Irrigation efficiency improvements and sugar beet production systems receive significant technical assistance. Programs emphasize water conservation and crop rotation strategies in the basin environment.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Big Horn County, Montana, Carbon County, Montana, Johnson County, Wyoming, Park County, Wyoming, Sheridan County, Wyoming, and Washakie County, Wyoming. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Big Horn County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Wyoming guide: Wyoming Farm Programs Guide
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