Orange County, Florida
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Numerous lakes dot the landscape while the Lake Wales Ridge creates well-drained sandy soils ideal for citrus production. Urban development around Orlando has significantly reduced agricultural land but prime growing areas remain.
Citrus production continues on remaining groves despite urban pressure and citrus greening disease impacts. Specialty crops, nursery production, and agritourism operations maximize value on expensive agricultural land near metropolitan areas.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Florida |
| Top Commodities | Floriculture, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Honey, Horses |
| Farms & Ranches | ~290 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~120,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~197 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Orange 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 Orange County Operations
Based on Orange County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Urban agriculture and beginning farmer programs support local food production and farm-to-table operations. Water management receives priority funding due to numerous lakes and development pressure on watersheds.
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 Orange County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Orange County?"
Your Next Steps in Orange County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Florida guide: Florida Farm Programs Guide
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