Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Clatsop County
Clatsop County sits within the Sitka Spruce Belt (MLRA 4A) region. Elevation averages about 1,357 feet.
Temperatures in Clatsop County range from a January mean low of 35°F to a July mean high near 71°F. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches.
Clatsop County ran 211 farms, 18,471 acres of farmland, and 1,395 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, cut flowers & cut cultivated greens, and tomatoes.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Coast |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Floriculture, Fruit & tree nuts, Sheep, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Clatsop County.
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
1080 SW Baseline Ste B2, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Clatsop County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Clatsop County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Oregon's CREP (Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program) is particularly relevant along salmon-bearing streams. Dairy operations can access EQIP for waste management systems and pasture improvement.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. It takes 2 minutes and generates a personalized action packet you can print and bring to your USDA office.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Columbia County, Oregon, Tillamook County, Oregon, Washington County, Oregon, Pacific County, Washington, and Wahkiakum County, Washington. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Clatsop County
- Run the eligibility screener to see which programs fit your operation: Free Screener
- Find your local USDA Service Center and call to schedule a meeting: Service Center Locator
- Read the full Oregon guide for statewide program details, deadlines, and office contacts: Oregon Farm Programs Guide
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