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Sacramento County, California

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in the heart of the Sacramento Valley with rich alluvial soils and Mediterranean climate ideal for agriculture. The Sacramento and American Rivers provide abundant water resources for irrigation.

Highly productive agriculture dominated by rice production in flooded fields, along with processing tomatoes, corn, and other field crops. Large-scale mechanized farming operations utilize advanced irrigation and precision agriculture techniques.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Valley
Top CommoditiesFruit & tree nuts, Dairy, Poultry, Vegetables, Corn, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~1,650 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~260,000 acres
Average Farm Size~230 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 "Sacramento 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 Sacramento County Operations

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

EQIP focuses on rice field water management and nitrogen reduction practices. CSP supports wildlife habitat creation in rice systems and promotes soil health in row crop rotations.

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 Sacramento County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Sacramento 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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