Uintah County has a strong and diverse agricultural base. Local farms support the economy, provide food and fiber, and help maintain open space and rural character in the Uintah Basin.

Agriculture in Uintah County

Uintah County has 1,023 farms covering approximately 1.87 million acres, mostly pastureland with about 84,000 acres of cropland. The market value of products sold is about $62.9 million, split between livestock (53%) and crops (47%), with net cash income rising to $18.3 million, more than three times higher than in 2017.

Top commodities include cattle (32,470 head, $23.7 million), forage crops (34,316 acres), corn, wheat, and aquaculture ($2.5 million, ranked first in Utah). Sheep, goats, poultry, and horses also contribute to the county’s agricultural production.

Most farms are family operated (96%), and many are small-scale operations, with 41 percent earning under $2,500 annually. Nearly one in ten farms generate over $100,000. There are 1,901 producers, 38 percent of whom are women, with 599 new and beginning farmers.

Local Agriculture Resources

Use the links below to explore key agriculture topics for Uintah County and the Uintah Basin.

• Livestock & Animal Health
• Crops & Production Horticulture
• Farm Management & Support
• Gardening & Horticulture

If you have any questions about agriculture in Uintah County, email cheyenne.reid@usu.edu or call 435-781-5452.