Farming in Shasta County, California

Broader context

Without reviewed regional crop guidance for California, the most reliable next step is the state's Extension service, which publishes crop, forage and livestock information for its own regions and can tell you what is commonly grown in Shasta County. The links below cover the essentials for any county.

• USDA NASS Quick Stats for crops historically produced in the county (statistics, not a suitability test)
• USDA plant hardiness map for winter cold limits on perennials (not annual crops)
• NRCS Web Soil Survey for mapped soils (a map is not a soil test)
• Crop and enterprise guides for what each enterprise needs from the land

Local help for Shasta County

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All California resources

• UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative ExtensionCalifornia

  The University of California's statewide Extension network. Its counties page lists the Cooperative Extension office for each county.

  Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (California), through county Cooperative Extension officesFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

  National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

  Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

  List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

  USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• USDA Service CentersNationwide

  Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

  USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

No public university soil lab is listed for California. See soil testing options.

Farm and ranch listings in Shasta County

6 participating MyStateMLS listings (active, for sale). Each listing's own details decide what it can support; the guidance above does not.

For sale

Save 000 Old Happy Valley Rd, Cottonwood, CA 96022

$699,000

308 acres

$2,270 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Farm or ranch

• Pond
• Creek or spring

000 Old Happy Valley RdCottonwood, CA 96022

Listing courtesy of California Outdoor Properties · MyStateMLS #11994285

For saleReduced $250,000

Save 0000 Spring Creek Road, Fall River Mills, CA 96028

$4,250,000

146 acresNo home reported

$29,110 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Cropland

• Irrigation mentioned
• Pasture
• Creek or spring

0000 Spring Creek RoadFall River Mills, CA 96028

Listing courtesy of California Outdoor Properties · MyStateMLS #11778811

For saleReduced $75,000

Save 18525 Farquhar Road, Cottonwood, CA 96022

$1,475,000

131 acres3 beds

$11,277 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Small farm75 cropland acres reported

• Irrigation mentioned
• Pasture
• Barn

18525 Farquhar RoadCottonwood, CA 96022

Listing courtesy of California Outdoor Properties · MyStateMLS #11684203

For sale

Save 23897 Old 44 Drive, Millville, CA 96062

$1,595,000

21 acres3 beds

$75,952 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Ranch

• Pasture
• Hay ground
• Barn

23897 Old 44 DriveMillville, CA 96062

Listing courtesy of California Outdoor Properties · MyStateMLS #11555729

For sale

Save 299 East Drive, Bella Vista, CA 96008

$600,000

59 acres

$10,169 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Ranch

• Creek or spring
• Fencing

299 East DriveBella Vista, CA 96008

Listing courtesy of California Outdoor Properties · MyStateMLS #11555735

For saleReduced $900,001

Save 14388 Fern Road, Whitmore, CA 96096

$4,999,999

1,113 acres4 beds

$4,492 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Ranch

• Pasture
• Barn
• Stable or stalls

14388 Fern RoadWhitmore, CA 96096

Listing courtesy of California Outdoor Properties · MyStateMLS #11555775

See all 6 listings in Shasta County