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Burlington County, New Jersey

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Burlington County encompasses a large portion of the Pine Barrens with sandy soils, extensive forests, and the Delaware River forming its western boundary. The Rancocas Creek and numerous other waterways drain through the county toward the Delaware River.

The county supports diverse agriculture including cranberry bogs in the Pinelands, field crops on better soils near the Delaware River, and extensive nursery operations. Blueberry production and vegetable farming are significant contributors to the agricultural economy.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Jersey Pine Barrens
Top CommoditiesFruit & tree nuts, Berries, Floriculture, Vegetables, Soybeans, Corn
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~94,000 acres
Average Farm Size~101 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 "Burlington 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 Burlington County Operations

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

Conservation efforts focus on protecting water quality in the Pinelands while supporting sustainable cranberry and blueberry production. Soil health improvement programs help farmers manage the challenging sandy soils throughout much of the county.

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 Burlington County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Burlington County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the New Jersey guide: New Jersey Farm Programs Guide

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