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Yuba County, California

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Situated in the northern Sacramento Valley where the Sierra Nevada foothills meet fertile valley floor, bisected by the Yuba and Feather Rivers. Historic hydraulic mining has left distinctive landscape features including tailings piles and altered drainage patterns.

Rice production dominates valley floor agriculture, utilizing sophisticated water management systems that also provide waterfowl habitat. Foothill areas support cattle grazing and scattered orchard operations, with some specialty crops in protected valley locations.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Valley
Top CommoditiesRice, Fruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Honey, Horses
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size~211 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 "Yuba 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 Yuba County Operations

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

Wetland restoration projects integrate flood control with wildlife habitat conservation in former mining areas. Rice field management practices optimize water use efficiency while providing essential habitat for migratory waterfowl.

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 Yuba County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Yuba 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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