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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County sits within the Southern California Coastal Plains and Mountains (MLRA 19) region. Elevation averages about 2,265 feet.
Temperatures in Los Angeles County range from a January mean low of 41°F to a July mean high near 89°F. Annual precipitation averages 15.1 inches.
Los Angeles County ran 766 farms, 69,224 acres of farmland, and 6,252 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: flowering plants, potted, mushrooms, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southern California |
| Top Commodities | Floriculture, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Cattle & calves, Berries |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
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 Los Angeles County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
44811 Date Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534
This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices
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 Los Angeles County Operations
Based on Los Angeles County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Urban agriculture programs support community gardens and small-scale farming operations within metropolitan areas. Conservation practices emphasize water efficiency and protecting agricultural lands from further urban development.
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 Kern County, California, Orange County, California, San Bernardino County, California, and Ventura County, California. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Los Angeles 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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