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Chemung County, New York

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Chemung River valley surrounded by steep hills and the Pennsylvania border to the south. Harris Hill provides panoramic views and serves as a soaring capital.

Mixed agriculture with dairy farms in the valley and beef operations on hillsides. Vegetable and specialty crop production serves the Elmira area market.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthern Tier
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~210 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~60,000 acres
Average Farm Size~171 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 "Chemung 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 Chemung County Operations

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

Streambank stabilization and riparian buffers protect Chemung River water quality. Support for diversification of small to medium-sized dairy operations.

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 Chemung County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Chemung County

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

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