Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Teton County
The growing season in Teton County spans roughly 153 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 35.6 inches per year. January lows average around 7°F while July highs reach about 73°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 111 farms in Teton County, operating across 38,130 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 344 acres. Top commodities include barley, equine, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northwest Wyoming |
| Top Commodities | Barley, Horses, Wheat, Poultry, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). 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 Teton County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
625 S Washington St, Afton, WY 83110
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
275 Old Railroad Way, Driggs, ID 83422
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 Teton County
About 27% of Teton County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 27% of farms are small and 8% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 344 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Teton County
Given the operation mix in Teton County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations, and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Teton County Operations
Based on Teton County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation easement programs and wildlife habitat enhancement support agricultural land preservation near protected areas. Programs emphasize maintaining working landscapes compatible with wildlife migration corridors.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Teton County: Bonneville County, Idaho, Fremont County, Idaho, Teton County, Idaho, Gallatin County, Montana, Fremont County, Wyoming, and Lincoln County, Wyoming. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Teton 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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