Caribou County, Idaho
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Bear River valley with extensive flat agricultural lands surrounded by the Caribou and Bear River mountain ranges. Elevations range from 5,500 to 9,800 feet creating high-altitude agricultural conditions.
High-elevation agriculture adapted to short growing seasons with emphasis on cool-season crops and livestock grazing. Phosphate mining operations coexist with agricultural land uses throughout the county.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeastern Idaho |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Barley, Wheat, Horses, Sheep |
| Farms & Ranches | ~145 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~420,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~1,000 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 "Caribou 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 Caribou County Operations
Based on Caribou County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP practices address soil restoration on former phosphate mining areas transitioning back to agricultural production. High elevation results in frequent weather-related crop losses requiring substantial Disaster Assistance program participation.
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 Caribou County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Caribou County?"
Your Next Steps in Caribou 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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