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Monmouth County, New Jersey

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Monmouth County extends from the Atlantic Ocean inland across the coastal plain, featuring sandy soils near the coast transitioning to more fertile areas in the western sections. The county includes the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers along with numerous other coastal waterways.

Agricultural production emphasizes specialty crops including vegetables, nursery stock, and some fruit production, with many operations serving the tourism and direct market trade. Horse farms and equestrian facilities occupy significant agricultural acreage.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral New Jersey Coastal
Top CommoditiesFloriculture, Horses, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Soybeans, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~350 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~44,000 acres
Average Farm Size~48 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 "Monmouth 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 Monmouth County Operations

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

Conservation programs address soil health improvement on sandy soils and water quality protection in coastal watersheds. Support for direct marketing operations helps farmers capitalize on the county's substantial tourist economy.

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 Monmouth County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Monmouth 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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