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Tehama County, California
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Stretches from the Sacramento Valley floor eastward into the foothills of the Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada. Rolling hills and terraced landscapes transition from fertile valley bottoms to oak woodlands and chaparral at higher elevations.
Diverse agricultural operations include extensive almond orchards on valley floors and livestock grazing on foothill rangelands. Olive production has expanded significantly, taking advantage of Mediterranean climate conditions and well-drained soils.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Central Valley |
| Top Commodities | Fruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Corn, Horses, Sheep |
| Farms & Ranches | ~720 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~630,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~544 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Tehama 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 Tehama County Operations
Based on Tehama County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Rangeland management programs focus on oak woodland conservation and prescribed grazing practices. Orchard operations utilize micro-irrigation systems and integrated pest management to optimize water use efficiency.
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 Tehama County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Tehama County?"
Your Next Steps in Tehama 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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