Custer County, Idaho
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
High mountain valleys including the Salmon River and Big Lost River drainages surrounded by wilderness areas. Sawtooth, White Cloud, and Boulder mountain ranges create rugged terrain from 4,000 to over 12,600 feet elevation.
Limited high-altitude agriculture confined to valley bottoms with emphasis on hay production for local livestock operations. Wilderness designation and steep terrain severely restrict agricultural development potential.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Idaho |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Horses, Hogs, Sheep |
| Farms & Ranches | ~85 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~110,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~485 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 "Custer 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 Custer County Operations
Based on Custer County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP practices focus on riparian restoration along critical salmon and steelhead spawning streams in wilderness-adjacent areas. LFP provides essential support for livestock operations experiencing significant predation losses from wolves and bears.
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 Custer County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Custer County?"
Your Next Steps in Custer 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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