Thurston County, Washington: Farm & Ranch Directory
17 farm and ranch listings in Thurston County, Washington, grouped by category below.
Events in Thurston County
- Thurston County Youth Exposition and Jackpot
Free-admission youth livestock competition for sheep, goats, pigs and cows with clinics and a showmanship platform, first held in 2026. Held each year; the most recent dates were April 25-26, 2026.
Lacey, WA | Organizer: Thurston County 4-H Official event details - Thurston County Fair
Held each year in Lacey; the most recent dates were July 30 to August 2, 2026.
Media & Press in Thurston County
- Nisqually Valley News
Yelm weekly newspaper covering southeast Thurston County and the Nisqually Valley.
Yelm, WA Website
Organizations in Thurston County
- Thurston Conservation District
Conservation district named Thurston, serving land managers in Thurston County with farm planning, riparian work, and natural resource education.
WA | (360) 754-3588 - WAFLA Worker and Farmer Labor Association
Olympia association providing agricultural workforce and labor services to Washington farm employers.
Olympia, WA Website - Washington Agriculture in the Classroom
Lacey nonprofit that brings farm and food lessons to Washington schools and teachers.
975 Carpenter Road NE, Suite 301, Lacey, WA 98516 | (360) 770-3383 - Washington Association of Conservation Districts
Olympia association representing the state's 45 conservation districts.
1219 11th Ave SE #101, Olympia, WA 98501 | (564) 669-7540 Website - Washington Friends of Farms and Forests
Olympia group advocating for working farms and forests in Washington land use and regulatory debates.
PO Box 7644, Olympia, WA 98507-7644 | (360) 705-2040 - Washington State Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Olympia council that represents agricultural cooperatives across Washington.
625 Delphi RD NW, Olympia, WA 98502 | (360) 951-5262 - Washington State Farm Bureau
Largest general farm organization in the state, headquartered in Lacey, with county chapters and an annual meeting each November.
975 Carpenter Road, Suite 301, Lacey, WA 98516 | (360) 357-9975 Website - Washington State Grange
Olympia-based state Grange, a rural community and legislative advocacy organization with local halls across Washington.
PO Box 1186, Olympia, WA 98507-1186 | (360) 943-9911 - Washington State Sheep Producers
Tenino-based association of Washington sheep ranchers and wool growers.
PO Box 213, Tenino, WA 98589 | (360) 999-8118 - WSU Extension Thurston County
WSU Extension office for Thurston County at 3054 Carpenter Road SE, Benoschek Bldg, Olympia, offering 4-H youth programs, Master Gardener help, and agriculture and pesticide education.
3054 Carpenter Road SE, Benoschek Bldg, Olympia, WA | 360-867-2189
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Thurston County
- Olympia Farmers Market
Olympia Farmers Market operates at 700 Capital Way N, Olympia; the 2026 schedule was Thursday through Sunday 10am-3pm, year-round.
700 Capital Way N, Olympia, WA - Tenino Farmers Market
Saturday market in Tenino, May 2 to September 26 in the most recent schedule.
223 Sussex Ave., Tenino, WA - Yelm Farmers Market
Saturday market at the Yelm Community Center, May 2 to September 26 in the most recent schedule.
301 2nd St SE, Yelm, WA
Ag Education in Thurston County
- Thurston County 4-H Animal Sciences Exhibitor Guide
WSU Extension guide to showing 4-H animals at the Thurston County Fair, covering species departments, age divisions, FairEntry deadlines and vet check schedules.
Lacey, WA
Helpful Guides for Thurston County
- WSU Extension: County Offices, 4-H and Help for Producers
What Washington State University Extension offers in Washington: county offices, 4-H rules and fair support, Master Gardeners, small acreage and commercial agriculture help, and how to get started with your county office.
- Washington Conservation Districts
How Washington's 45 conservation districts work: five-member boards, elections each winter, voluntary programs for landowners, the State Conservation Commission, funding, and how to find your district.
- Washington County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
A practical guide to Washington county fairs and junior livestock shows: 2026 fair timing from Elma to Yakima, who can show, ownership dates, health and drug rules, YQCA, and how a typical county auction sale works.