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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Clallam County
Clallam County is part of the Northern Pacific Coast Range, Foothills, and Valleys land resource region (MLRA 1).
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Clallam County sees 90.5 in of rain, a 47.7°F mean annual temperature.
Clallam County carries 2,177 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 2,816 acres. 514 farms operate in the county, averaging 31 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Olympic Peninsula |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Floriculture, Berries, Cattle & calves, Barley |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Clallam County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1601 E. Front St., Suite A, Port Angeles, WA 98362
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
528 91st Ave NE Ste B, Lake Stevens, WA 98258
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 Clallam County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Clallam County greening up around February and peaking in June. The county carries about 2,816 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 Clallam County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Clallam County at an average farm size of 31 acres, 76% small operations, 23% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 2,587 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 Clallam County
With cattle and corn in the mix in Clallam County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and high tunnels, irrigation efficiency, and NAP coverage (specialty-crop acres). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Clallam County Operations
Based on Clallam County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Riparian buffer programs protect salmon habitat along the Elwha and other coastal rivers. Pasture management practices focus on rotational grazing and nutrient management to prevent runoff into marine waters.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Clallam County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Jefferson County, Washington and San Juan County, Washington. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Clallam 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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