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Plumas County, California

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

High mountain county with extensive forests, alpine meadows, and valleys at elevations from 2,000 to over 8,000 feet. The terrain is dominated by coniferous forests with seasonal meadows used for grazing.

Mountain agriculture focused on cattle ranching in alpine meadows and timber production from extensive forest lands. Short growing seasons limit crop production to hay and pasture in valley bottoms.

Quick Facts
RegionSierra Nevada Mountains
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Vegetables, Poultry, Horses, Sheep, Goats
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~100,000 acres
Average Farm Size~627 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 "Plumas 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 Plumas County Operations

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

EQIP supports forest management and fire prevention practices on working landscapes. CRP helps restore degraded meadows and provides wildlife habitat in this mountainous forest environment.

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 Plumas County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Plumas 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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