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Cape May County, New Jersey

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Cape May County occupies the southernmost tip of New Jersey as a peninsula between the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean, with sandy soils and flat coastal plain terrain. The county includes numerous barrier islands, salt marshes, and the Cape May Peninsula.

Agriculture emphasizes specialty crops well-adapted to coastal conditions, including vegetables, nursery crops, and some berry production. The county's tourism industry creates strong markets for local produce through restaurants and farm stands.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Jersey Coastal
Top CommoditiesVegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Honey, Sheep, Hogs
Farms & Ranches~120 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~7,800 acres
Average Farm Size~46 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 "Cape May 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 Cape May County Operations

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

Conservation programs address coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion, and sustainable irrigation practices. Programs support direct marketing operations that serve the county's substantial tourism economy during summer months.

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 Cape May County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Cape May 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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