Farming in Owyhee County, Idaho

Broader context

Without reviewed regional crop guidance for Idaho, 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 Owyhee 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 Owyhee County

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

• University of Idaho ExtensionIdaho

  Idaho's land-grant Extension service. It lists county educators and specialists and has a Horticulture and Small Farms program area.

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

• University of Idaho Analytical Sciences LaboratoryIdaho

  A University of Idaho lab that analyzes soil, plant tissue and water samples, including soil fertility testing. It does not interpret soil results or give recommendations, so Extension is the place for that help.

  Tests listed by the lab: soil fertility, soil expanded analysis, plant analysis, water analysis

  Submitting samples: Samples are sent with the lab's sample submission form. The lab asks clients to contact it before submitting, and it refers sampling questions to the county Extension educator.

  Sampling and submission instructions · Current fees

  Soil and plant testing labsServes: Idaho (a university service lab open to agencies, nonprofits and agricultural producers)Phone: 208-885-7466Verified 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

Farm and ranch listings in Owyhee County

No participating listings in Owyhee County right now. See listings across Idaho.