Washakie County, Wyoming
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
The Bighorn River flows north through the county providing irrigation water for established agricultural areas. The Bighorn Basin's rolling plains extend between mountain ranges creating diverse farming and ranching landscapes.
Irrigated farming produces sugar beets, corn, alfalfa, and malting barley along river corridors, while cattle ranching utilizes both irrigated pastures and dryland range. Integrated crop-livestock systems characterize many operations.
Quick Facts
| Region | North-Central Wyoming |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Barley, Sheep, Horses, Vegetables |
| Farms & Ranches | ~220 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~370,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~1,800 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 "Washakie 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 Washakie County Operations
Based on Washakie County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Irrigation efficiency improvements and specialty crop production systems receive technical assistance in the Bighorn Basin. Programs support sugar beet and malting barley production serving regional processing facilities.
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 Washakie County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Washakie County?"
Your Next Steps in Washakie 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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