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Placer County, California

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Spans from the Central Valley floor to high Sierra elevations, featuring oak woodlands, granite soils, and diverse microclimates. The American River and its tributaries provide water resources and create varied topography.

Diverse agriculture including rice farming in valley areas, fruit orchards in foothills, and livestock grazing at higher elevations. The county produces citrus, stone fruits, and field crops across different elevation zones.

Quick Facts
RegionSierra Nevada Foothills
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Horses, Sheep, Berries
Farms & Ranches~1,240 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~85,000 acres
Average Farm Size~78 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 "Placer 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 Placer County Operations

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

EQIP supports rice field management and irrigation efficiency in valley areas. CSP promotes wildlife habitat enhancement in foothill grazing lands and riparian buffer strips along waterways.

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 Placer County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Placer 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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