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Clark County, Washington

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

The Columbia River Gorge and Cascade foothills create varied topography from river-level lowlands to forested hills exceeding 4,000 feet. Rich alluvial soils in river bottoms transition to volcanic soils on higher elevations.

Diverse agricultural operations include nursery production, berry farms, and vegetable growing operations serving the Portland metropolitan market. Small farms and urban agriculture initiatives have grown significantly due to population pressure and local food demand.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Washington
Top CommoditiesFruit & tree nuts, Poultry, Dairy, Berries, Cattle & calves, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~920 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~56,000 acres
Average Farm Size~29 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Clark County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Clark County Operations

Based on Clark County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Urban interface programs help farmers implement best management practices near residential areas. Farmland preservation efforts focus on protecting prime soils from development pressure in this rapidly growing region.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Clark County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Clark County?"

Your Next Steps in Clark County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Washington guide: Washington Farm Programs Guide

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