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Stevens 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 Kettle River Range and Colville National Forest covering much of the area. The Columbia River forms the eastern boundary with numerous smaller valleys throughout.

Agriculture focuses on cattle ranching and hay production in mountain valleys and cleared forest areas. Timber operations complement traditional farming with some small grain production in suitable areas.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Washington
Top CommoditiesWheat, Vegetables, Barley, Horses, Hogs, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~340 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~470,000 acres
Average Farm Size~493 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 "Stevens 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 Stevens County Operations

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

Grazing management programs focus on forest health and wildlife habitat protection in timber country. Water development projects support livestock operations in remote mountain valleys and seasonal grazing 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 Stevens County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Stevens 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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