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Clark County, Idaho

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

High elevation plains and valleys in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with Medicine Lodge Creek and Birch Creek creating agricultural valleys. Centennial Mountains and Beaverhead Mountains frame this basin at 5,100 to 11,100 feet elevation.

Short-season agriculture adapted to extreme elevation and harsh winters with limited crop diversity due to frequent frost. Livestock operations depend heavily on public land grazing permits and winter hay feeding programs.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Idaho
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Wheat, Barley, Corn, Bison
Farms & Ranches~25 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~210,000 acres
Average Farm Size~3,100 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 "Clark 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 Clark County Operations

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

Extreme elevation and harsh climate result in frequent crop failures requiring regular Disaster Assistance program participation. LFP provides essential support for livestock operations in grizzly bear and wolf recovery areas.

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 Clark County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Clark County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Idaho guide: Idaho Farm Programs Guide

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