Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Converse County
Converse County averages 14.3 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 214 days. Annual mean temperature is 44.9°F.
Converse County's agricultural base centers on cattle, sheep, and equine. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 314 farms working 2,394,957 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 27,850 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | East-Central Wyoming |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Sheep, Horses, Bison, Poultry, Barley |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 18+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Converse County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
911 S. Wind River Drive, Douglas, WY 82633
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
5880 Enterprise Drive - Suite 100, Casper, WY 82609
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.
Farm Structure in Converse County
Irrigation covers about 2% of farmland in Converse County, roughly 39,235 acres. Farms average 7,627 acres, with about 9% classed as small operations. Around 32% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Converse County
With cattle and sheep in the mix in Converse County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and brush management (rangeland). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Converse County Operations
Based on Converse County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Rangeland restoration and invasive species control programs target cheatgrass and other weeds. Water development projects support livestock distribution across large ranch properties.
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
Counties Bordering Converse County
Converse County shares borders with Albany County, Wyoming, Campbell County, Wyoming, Carbon County, Wyoming, Johnson County, Wyoming, Natrona County, Wyoming, and Niobrara County, Wyoming. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Converse 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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