Douglas County, Oregon
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Douglas County is one of Oregon's largest, stretching from the coast through the Umpqua Valley to the Cascades. Roseburg serves as the hub for a county that's roughly the size of Connecticut.
Cattle ranching and timber are the twin pillars of Douglas County agriculture. The Umpqua Valley also produces wine grapes, hay, and diversified crops. The mix of valley, foothill, and mountain land creates varied operations.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southern Oregon / Umpqua Valley |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Sheep, Vegetables, Dairy, Floriculture |
| Farms & Ranches | ~1,800 (2022 USDA Census) |
| Agricultural Land | ~330,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~182 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 "Douglas 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 Douglas County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Douglas County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
A large county with diverse needs — valley operations focus on soil health and irrigation, while foothill and mountain ranches prioritize fencing, water development, and brush management. CRP can work for marginal land along waterways.
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 Douglas County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Douglas 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 Douglas 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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