Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Tillamook County
Elevation across Tillamook County averages about 191 feet. The county falls within the Sitka Spruce Belt (MLRA 4A) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 101.1 inches per year. January lows average around 36°F while July highs reach about 71°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 241 farms in Tillamook County, operating across 33,348 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 138 acres. Top commodities include milk, cattle, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Coast |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Vegetables, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Tillamook County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
4000 Blimp Blvd, Ste 200, Tillamook, OR 97141
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.
Forage and Grazing in Tillamook County
The forage year in Tillamook County runs from green-up in January to peak growth in May (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 9,016 acres of pastureland and 20,782 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Tillamook County
About 21% of Tillamook County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 34% of farms are small and 5% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 138 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Tillamook County
Tillamook County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were milk, cattle, and corn. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for dairies, waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage; and for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Tillamook County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Tillamook County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Dairy waste management systems, pasture improvement, and riparian buffers along salmon streams are the primary EQIP targets. Tillamook's coastal salmon runs make CREP particularly valuable. CSP rewards ongoing conservation practices on dairy operations.
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 Tillamook County: Clatsop County, Oregon, Columbia County, Oregon, Lincoln County, Oregon, Polk County, Oregon, Washington County, Oregon, and Yamhill County, Oregon. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Tillamook 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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