Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Carbon County
Temperatures in Carbon County range from a January mean low of 13°F to a July mean high near 81°F. Annual precipitation averages 15.5 inches. Expect about 184 frost-free days.
Carbon County ran 311 farms, 2,866,440 acres of farmland, and 43,153 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, sheep, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | South-Central Wyoming |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Sheep, Horses, Floriculture, Hogs, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Exceptional Drought (D4). LFP-eligible for 47+ 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 Carbon County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
101 Cypress Ave, Saratoga, WY 82331
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 Carbon County Operations
Based on Carbon County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
High altitude grazing management and forest-range interfaces receive conservation focus. Livestock protection programs help address predation issues common in mountainous ranching areas.
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 Jackson County, Colorado, Moffat County, Colorado, Routt County, Colorado, Albany County, Wyoming, Converse County, Wyoming, and Fremont County, Wyoming. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Carbon 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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