Coos County, Oregon
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Coos County sits on Oregon's southern coast, centered on Coos Bay. The coastal valleys and benchlands between the ocean and the Coast Range support agriculture despite heavy rainfall.
Cranberry production is Coos County's signature crop — one of only a few cranberry-growing regions in the western US. Dairy, cattle, hay, and timber complete the agricultural picture.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Coast |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Dairy, Sheep, Poultry |
| Farms & Ranches | ~543 (2022 USDA Census) |
| Agricultural Land | ~130,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~245 acres |
Find 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) under one roof. Most Oregon counties are served by a Service Center that may cover multiple counties.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Coos County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices, including address, phone number, and hours.
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. They'll tell you what to bring to the meeting.
Programs for Coos County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Coos County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Cranberry operations can access EQIP for water management and pollinator habitat. Coastal dairy and livestock operations benefit from pasture improvement and riparian buffer programs.
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
Every county has specific conservation priorities set by the Local Working Group (LWG) — a committee of local ranchers, farmers, NRCS staff, and conservation partners. EQIP applications that address local priorities score higher in the ranking process.
We don't have Coos County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Coos County?" This directly affects how your EQIP application is scored. You can also attend the annual LWG meeting — they're open to all producers.
Your Next Steps in Coos 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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