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Pend Oreille County, Washington

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county features mountainous terrain with the Selkirk Mountains and is bordered by the Pend Oreille River flowing north into Idaho. Lake Pend Oreille and the Colville National Forest dominate much of the landscape.

Agriculture focuses primarily on cattle ranching and hay production in the river valleys and cleared forest areas. Small-scale diversified farming includes timber operations alongside traditional livestock grazing.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Washington
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Vegetables, Horses, Hogs, Floriculture, Berries
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~38,000 acres
Average Farm Size~206 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 "Pend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on forest management and riparian protection along the Pend Oreille River. Livestock producers utilize grazing management practices to protect water quality and wildlife habitat.

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 Pend Oreille County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pend Oreille 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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