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Spokane County, Washington

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county features rolling Palouse hills in the south transitioning to channeled scablands and pine forests in the north. The Spokane River flows through the area creating localized valleys and fertile bottomlands.

Agriculture centers on dryland wheat production in the Palouse region along with cattle ranching and hay production. Irrigated agriculture occurs along river systems supporting vegetables and specialty crops.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Washington
Top CommoditiesWheat, Floriculture, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~570,000 acres
Average Farm Size~240 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 "Spokane 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Spokane County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Spokane 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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