Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Coos County
Coos County is part of the Northern Pacific Coast Range, Foothills, and Valleys land resource region (MLRA 1). The county's mean elevation is about 111 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Coos County sees 67.1 in of rain, a 53.0°F mean annual temperature.
Coos County carries 24,174 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 51,050 acres. 543 farms operate in the county, averaging 245 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Coast |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Dairy, Sheep, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 20+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Coos County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
382 North Central, Coquille, OR 97423
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.
Forage and Grazing in Coos County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Coos County greening up around January and peaking in May. The county carries about 51,050 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Coos County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Coos County at an average farm size of 245 acres, 30% small operations, 30% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 8,966 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Coos County
Given the operation mix in Coos County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage for dairies; and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
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
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Coos County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Curry County, Oregon and Douglas County, Oregon. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
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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