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Garfield County, Washington

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling palouse hills and steep canyon breaks define this small county in the Blue Mountains foothills. Elevations range from 1,800 to 4,500 feet with deeply incised valleys along the Snake River tributaries.

Dryland wheat and barley production dominates the agricultural landscape with large-scale no-till operations across rolling hills. Cattle grazing utilizes the steeper canyon country and areas too steep or rocky for crop production.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Washington
Top CommoditiesWheat, Cattle & calves, Sheep, Barley, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~110 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~260,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,300 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 "Garfield 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 Garfield County Operations

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

Soil conservation practices emphasize contour farming and residue management on steep palouse slopes prone to erosion. CRP enrollment targets highly erodible areas and provides wildlife habitat in predominantly agricultural landscapes.

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 Garfield County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Garfield 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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