Bonner County, Idaho
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Heavily forested mountains surrounding Lake Pend Oreille with the Kootenai River creating valley agriculture. Cabinet Mountains and Selkirk Mountains dominate with elevations from 2,000 to 7,700 feet.
Limited agriculture concentrated in river valleys with small-scale hay production and pasture-based livestock operations. Timber production remains the dominant land use with agriculture secondary to forestry.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Idaho |
| Top Commodities | Floriculture, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Horses, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts |
| Farms & Ranches | ~165 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~97,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~122 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 "Bonner 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 Bonner County Operations
Based on Bonner County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
CREP focuses on protecting Lake Pend Oreille water quality through streamside forest buffers and wetland restoration. EQIP supports forest farming practices including sustainable timber management and agroforestry systems.
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 Bonner County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Bonner County?"
Your Next Steps in Bonner County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Idaho guide: Idaho Farm Programs Guide
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