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Mason County, Washington

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Hood Canal and Puget Sound waters surround this county featuring low hills, river valleys, and extensive forest lands with elevations from sea level to 2,500 feet. Marine influence and abundant rainfall create productive growing conditions in cleared areas.

Shellfish aquaculture operations utilize the protected waters of Hood Canal and Puget Sound for oyster, clam, and mussel production. Small-scale farming includes cattle, vegetables, and berries in forest openings and valley locations.

Quick Facts
RegionOlympic Peninsula
Top CommoditiesVegetables, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry, Berries, Horses
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~37,000 acres
Average Farm Size~100 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 "Mason 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 Mason County Operations

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

Marine water quality protection programs prevent agricultural runoff from impacting shellfish growing areas and salmon habitat. Forest interface management helps farmers maintain operations adjacent to extensive timber lands and wildlife areas.

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 Mason County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Mason 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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