San Bernardino County, California

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Largest county in the continental US, spanning from desert valleys to high mountains including the San Bernardino National Forest. Diverse elevations create multiple agricultural zones from low desert to mountain meadows.

Agricultural production varies by elevation and water availability, including dairy operations, citrus groves, and desert crops in irrigated areas. Mountain areas support livestock grazing and limited hay production.

Quick Facts


Region	Inland Empire
Top Commodities	Dairy, Poultry, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches	~1,890 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~37,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~45 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 "San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County Operations

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

EQIP supports dairy waste management systems and water conservation in desert agricultural areas. Disaster assistance is important for operations facing wildfire, drought, and extreme weather across diverse elevation zones.

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 San Bernardino County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in San Bernardino 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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