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Morris County, New Jersey

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Morris County features the rolling hills and ridges of the New Jersey Highlands with numerous lakes including Lake Hopatcong, and valleys drained by the Rockaway River and other tributaries of the Passaic River system. The terrain includes a mix of wooded hills and agricultural valleys.

Agriculture centers on livestock operations including dairy and beef cattle, hay production, and horse farms throughout the rural valleys and hillsides. Nursery operations and some vegetable production serve local and regional markets.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central New Jersey Highlands
Top CommoditiesFloriculture, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Horses, Berries, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~15,000 acres
Average Farm Size~31 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 "Morris 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 Morris County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on pasture management, stream protection, and forest stewardship on the county's livestock operations. Farmland preservation efforts are critical given intense development pressure from the New York metropolitan area.

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 Morris County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Morris 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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