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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Asotin County
The county falls within the Palouse and Nez Perce Prairies (MLRA 9) land resource region.
The growing season in Asotin County spans roughly 275 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 16.9 inches per year. January lows average around 26°F while July highs reach about 85°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 144 farms in Asotin County, operating across 200,898 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 1,395 acres. Top commodities include wheat and barley.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Washington |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Barley, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Poultry, Berries |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 52+ 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 Asotin County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
720 6th St, Ste B, Clarkston, WA 99403
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 Asotin County
The forage year in Asotin County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in May (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 4,026 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Asotin County
About 31% of Asotin County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 28% of farms are small and 29% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 1,395 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Asotin County
Given the operation mix in Asotin County, the practices that most often come up are 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 Asotin County Operations
Based on Asotin County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Range management practices focus on rotational grazing systems and water development projects in steep terrain. CRP targets erosion-prone slopes and riparian buffers along creek systems feeding the Snake River.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
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 Asotin County: Nez Perce County, Idaho, Wallowa County, Oregon, Garfield County, Washington, and Whitman County, Washington. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Asotin County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Washington guide: Washington Farm Programs Guide
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