Sheridan County, Wyoming
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
The Tongue River and tributaries flow east from the Bighorn Mountains through rolling foothills and prairie. Mountain summer range transitions to valley winter pastures creating diverse agricultural landscapes.
Cattle ranching utilizes seasonal grazing patterns from mountain forests to valley meadows, while hay production in bottomlands supports winter feeding operations. Some small grain and specialty crop production occurs in protected valley locations.
Quick Facts
| Region | North-Central Wyoming |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Sheep, Horses, Poultry, Wheat, Honey |
| Farms & Ranches | ~410 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~1,230,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~1,600 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 "Sheridan 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 Sheridan County Operations
Based on Sheridan County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Mountain grazing management and riparian restoration programs address forest-grassland transitions and stream corridors. Conservation practices support traditional ranch operations maintaining historical land use patterns.
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 Sheridan County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Sheridan County?"
Your Next Steps in Sheridan 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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