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Gloucester County, New Jersey

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gloucester County features gently rolling terrain with fertile soils along the Delaware River and transitions to sandier soils in the eastern sections. The county is drained by numerous creeks flowing west to the Delaware River including Raccoon Creek and Oldmans Creek.

The county supports diverse agricultural production including field crops on the fertile western soils, vegetable production, and nursery operations. Fruit production and agritourism operations contribute to the agricultural economy.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Jersey Delaware Valley
Top CommoditiesVegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Corn, Soybeans, Dairy, Berries
Farms & Ranches~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~42,000 acres
Average Farm Size~77 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 "Gloucester 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 Gloucester County Operations

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

Conservation programs support sustainable row crop production and soil health improvement on the county's diverse soil types. Farmland preservation initiatives help maintain agricultural viability as suburban development pressure increases.

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 Gloucester County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Gloucester 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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