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Yolo County, California
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Located in the northern Sacramento Valley with flat alluvial plains bordered by the Coast Range foothills to the west. Cache Creek and Putah Creek provide water resources and create distinctive riparian corridors through predominantly agricultural landscapes.
Diverse agricultural production includes processing tomatoes, tree crops, and field crops across highly fertile valley soils. Large-scale farming operations utilize center-pivot irrigation and precision agriculture technologies, with significant almond acreage expansion in recent decades.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Valley |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves, Rice, Wheat, Corn |
| Farms & Ranches | ~780 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~480,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~602 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 "Yolo 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 Yolo County Operations
Based on Yolo County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water quality protection programs focus on nutrient management in processing crop rotations and tailwater management systems. Habitat conservation efforts create wildlife corridors along creek systems while maintaining agricultural productivity.
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 Yolo County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Yolo County?"
Your Next Steps in Yolo 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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