Cattaraugus County, New York

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Appalachian plateau terrain with the Allegany River valley and extensive forests covering rolling hills. Elevations range from 1,200 to over 2,500 feet with steep-sided valleys.

Dairy farming dominates in valley areas with beef cattle grazing the hillsides. Maple syrup production is significant due to extensive sugar maple forests.

Quick Facts


Region	Western New York
Top Commodities	Dairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Vegetables, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches	~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~196 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 "Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus County Operations

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

Stream corridor protection and rotational grazing systems are emphasized for water quality. Forest stewardship programs support maple production and sustainable timber management.

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 Cattaraugus County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Cattaraugus County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the New York guide: New York Farm Programs Guide

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