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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Spokane County
Spokane County is part of the Palouse and Nez Perce Prairies land resource region (MLRA 9).
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Spokane County sees 20.4 in of rain, a 275-day growing season, a 47.1°F mean annual temperature.
Spokane County carries 19,982 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 99,359 acres. 2,386 farms operate in the county, averaging 240 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Eastern Washington |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Floriculture, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Spokane County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
8815 E Mission Ave Ste B, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
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.
Programs for Spokane County Operations
Based on Spokane County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Soil conservation practices address erosion control on steep Palouse hillsides and no-till farming systems. Water conservation programs support both dryland farming efficiency and riparian habitat protection.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Spokane County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Benewah County, Idaho, Bonner County, Idaho, Kootenai County, Idaho, Lincoln County, Washington, Pend Oreille County, Washington, and Stevens County, Washington. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Spokane 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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