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Butte County, California

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

The terrain transitions from Sacramento Valley flatlands to Sierra Nevada foothills and includes Oroville Lake. Rolling hills, orchards, and rice fields characterize the landscape from the valley floor eastward.

Diverse agriculture includes extensive rice production in valley areas and orchard crops in foothill zones. The county is a major producer of almonds, walnuts, and prunes alongside rice and livestock operations.

Quick Facts
RegionSacramento Valley
Top CommoditiesFruit & tree nuts, Rice, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Corn, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~1,850 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~390,000 acres
Average Farm Size~233 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Butte 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 Butte County Operations

Based on Butte County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Water management programs support rice production and efficient irrigation systems for tree crops. Post-wildfire recovery assistance helps producers rebuild damaged agricultural infrastructure and replant burned orchards.

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 Butte County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Butte County?"

Your Next Steps in Butte County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the California guide: California Farm Programs Guide

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