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Shasta County, California

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located at the northern end of the Central Valley with foothills and mountains including Mount Shasta, featuring diverse elevations and volcanic soils. The Sacramento River provides water resources for valley agriculture.

Diverse agriculture including rice, field crops, orchards, and livestock operations across valley floors and foothill areas. Cattle ranching utilizes extensive rangeland while valley areas support intensive crop production.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthern Sacramento Valley
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Floriculture, Berries, Vegetables, Horses
Farms & Ranches~1,180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~290,000 acres
Average Farm Size~255 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 "Shasta 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 Shasta County Operations

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

EQIP supports rangeland improvements and irrigation efficiency in diverse farming systems. CSP promotes wildlife habitat enhancement in rice fields and riparian areas along the Sacramento River corridor.

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 Shasta County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Shasta 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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