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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Lincoln County
The growing season in Lincoln County spans roughly 245 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 13.1 inches per year. January lows average around 22°F while July highs reach about 85°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 719 farms in Lincoln County, operating across 1,109,276 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 1,543 acres. Top commodities include wheat and cattle.
Quick Facts
| Region | Eastern Washington |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Sheep, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 5+ 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 Lincoln County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1310 Morgan St, Davenport, WA 99122
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 Lincoln County
The forage year in Lincoln County runs from green-up in February to peak growth in April (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 279,454 acres of pastureland and 13,181 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Lincoln County
About 26% of Lincoln County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 8% of farms are small and 31% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 1,543 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Lincoln County
Given the operation mix in Lincoln County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. 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 Lincoln County Operations
Based on Lincoln County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Soil conservation practices emphasize no-till systems and residue management to prevent erosion on steep palouse slopes. CRP enrollment targets highly erodible areas and provides wildlife habitat corridors within intensive wheat production landscapes.
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 Lincoln County: Adams County, Washington, Ferry County, Washington, Grant County, Washington, Okanogan County, Washington, Spokane County, Washington, and Stevens County, Washington. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Lincoln 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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