Big Horn County, Wyoming
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
The Bighorn Basin stretches across rolling plains with the Bighorn Mountains rising dramatically to the east. The Bighorn River and Shoshone River provide irrigation water through established canal systems.
Irrigated farming produces sugar beets, corn, and alfalfa along river bottoms, while extensive cattle ranching utilizes both irrigated pastures and dryland range. The county supports some of Wyoming's most intensive crop production.
Quick Facts
| Region | North-Central Wyoming |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Barley, Corn, Sheep, Horses, Honey |
| Farms & Ranches | ~420 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~460,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~829 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Big Horn 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.
We don't have Big Horn County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Big Horn County?"
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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