Farming in Clallam County
The WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program is very proud to maintain a consolidated website that serves the three county region of Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap! Find upcoming workshops and classes, sign up for the agriculture newsletter, request technical assistance, and browse the many connected agricultural resources – all in one place.
Farming by the Numbers
In 2015 there were 536 registered farms in Clallam County which is only 2.1% of total county land.
The county map below shows total farm land highlighted in red showing that most of the farm land is concentrated in the Dungeness area.
Size of Farms in Clallam County
From USDA AgCensus Publications
| Number of Acres | Number of Farms | Percent of Total Farms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 | 220 | 41 % |
| 10 to 49 | 207 | 38.6% |
| 50 to 179 | 71 | 13 % |
| 180 to 499 | 180 | 33.5% |
| Greater than 500 | 3 | 0.5% |
In 1950, there were…
over 400 dairies in Clallam County. Now there are 2.
70% of farmland…
has been lost in Clallam County since 1950.
More Clallam County Farm Data:
In 2015, there were 536 Farms in Clallam County, a 5% increase since 2007.
Median farm size: 12 acres
Total land in farms: 23,460 acres
Average Market Value of products sold per farm: $19,865
* Data from 2015 USDA AgCensus Website.
Median farm size: 12 acres
Total land in farms: 23,460 acres
Average Market Value of products sold per farm: $19,865
* Data from 2015 USDA AgCensus Website.