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Trinity County, California

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rugged mountainous terrain dominated by the Trinity Alps and Coast Range, with steep valleys carved by the Trinity River system. Dense coniferous forests cover most of the landscape, interspersed with small meadows and river bottoms.

Limited agricultural activity occurs primarily in small valley bottoms and cleared forest openings for livestock grazing. Small-scale farming includes hay production, vegetable gardens, and scattered cattle operations adapted to mountainous conditions.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Coast Mountains
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Floriculture, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Hogs, Berries
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~57,000 acres
Average Farm Size~411 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 "Trinity 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 Trinity County Operations

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

Forest management and riparian restoration programs protect water quality in salmon-bearing streams. Limited agricultural conservation focuses on erosion control and wildlife habitat enhancement on small mountain meadows.

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 Trinity County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Trinity 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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