Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Klamath County
Elevation across Klamath County averages about 4,804 feet. The county falls within the Cascade Mountains, Eastern Slope (MLRA 6) land resource region.
The growing season in Klamath County spans roughly 214 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 26.8 inches per year. January lows average around 22°F while July highs reach about 81°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 828 farms in Klamath County, operating across 523,480 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 632 acres. Top commodities include cattle, milk, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Oregon / Klamath Basin |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Dairy, Wheat, Barley, Floriculture |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). 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 Klamath County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1945 Main Street Suite 100, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices
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 Klamath County
The forage year in Klamath County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in October (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 335,948 acres of pastureland and 53,112 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Klamath County
About 24% of Klamath County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 27% of farms are small and 14% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 632 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Klamath County
Given the operation mix in Klamath 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 Klamath County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Klamath County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Irrigation efficiency is the single most important EQIP practice here, every drop saved matters in the Klamath Basin. Disaster assistance programs are critical during water curtailment years. CRP can work for land taken out of production during shortages.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Klamath County: Modoc County, California, Siskiyou County, California, Deschutes County, Oregon, Douglas County, Oregon, Jackson County, Oregon, and Lake County, Oregon. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Klamath 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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