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Whatcom County, Washington

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county extends from the Canadian border to Puget Sound, featuring the Nooksack River valley and Mount Baker foothills. Rich alluvial soils and maritime climate create excellent growing conditions.

Agriculture emphasizes dairy operations and berry production, particularly raspberries, in the fertile river valleys. The area leads the nation in raspberry production while maintaining significant dairy and vegetable farming.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest Washington
Top CommoditiesDairy, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~100,000 acres
Average Farm Size~65 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 "Whatcom 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 Whatcom County Operations

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

Water quality protection in the Nooksack River watershed focuses on dairy nutrient management and berry production practices. Cross-border agricultural cooperation addresses shared environmental concerns with Canadian farming operations.

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 Whatcom County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Whatcom 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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