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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Colusa County
Colusa County sits within the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys (MLRA 17) region. Elevation averages about 118 feet.
Temperatures in Colusa County range from a January mean low of 38°F to a July mean high near 95°F. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches.
Colusa County ran 715 farms, 465,843 acres of farmland, and 280 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: rice, cattle, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | Sacramento Valley |
| Top Commodities | Fruit & tree nuts, Rice, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Sheep |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Colusa County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
100 Sunrise Blvd Ste D, Colusa, CA 95932
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.
Programs for Colusa County Operations
Based on Colusa County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water conservation and rice field management programs promote efficient irrigation and wildlife habitat. Environmental stewardship focuses on maintaining waterfowl habitat in rice production systems.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Butte County, California, Glenn County, California, Lake County, California, Sutter County, California, and Yolo County, California. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Colusa County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the California guide: California Farm Programs Guide
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