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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Wahkiakum County
The county falls within the Northern Pacific Coast Range, Foothills, and Valleys (MLRA 1) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 81.7 inches per year. January lows average around 35°F while July highs reach about 72°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 142 farms in Wahkiakum County, operating across 10,643 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 75 acres. Top commodities include milk, cattle, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Washington |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Hogs, Berries |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
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 Wahkiakum County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
2125 8th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
120 NE 136th Ave, Suite 205, Vancouver, WA 98684
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 Wahkiakum County Operations
Based on Wahkiakum County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Riparian habitat protection along the Columbia River estuary guides conservation program implementation. Forestry practices emphasize sustainable management for both timber production and critical salmon spawning habitat.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Wahkiakum County: Clatsop County, Oregon, Columbia County, Oregon, Cowlitz County, Washington, Lewis County, Washington, and Pacific County, Washington. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Wahkiakum 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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