Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Features diverse landscapes from Atlantic coastline to inland forests and wetlands, with extensive cranberry growing areas and pine barrens. The county includes numerous rivers, ponds, and the distinctive sandy soils of southeastern Massachusetts.

Dominates Massachusetts cranberry production with extensive bog operations concentrated around Carver and Middleborough. Other agricultural activities include vegetable farming, nursery operations, and some livestock production on the region's sandy soils.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeastern Massachusetts
Top Commodities	Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Vegetables, Dairy, Floriculture, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~270 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~54,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~67 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Plymouth 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 Plymouth County Operations

Based on Plymouth County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Conservation programs heavily focus on water quality protection and sustainable management practices in cranberry bog operations. Support provided for integrated pest management and helping growers adapt to climate change impacts on bog systems.

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 Plymouth County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Plymouth County?"

Your Next Steps in Plymouth County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the Massachusetts guide: Massachusetts Farm Programs Guide

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