Herkimer County, New York

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Mohawk River valley with surrounding hills and the southern edge of the Adirondack Park. Terrain ranges from fertile valley floors to mountainous areas exceeding 3,000 feet elevation.

Dairy farming dominates with extensive hay and corn production supporting livestock operations. The county maintains New York's agricultural heritage with traditional family dairy farms.

Quick Facts


Region	Mohawk Valley
Top Commodities	Dairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Poultry, Honey
Farms & Ranches	~450 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~207 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 "Herkimer 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 Herkimer County Operations

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

Mohawk River watershed protection and dairy farm sustainability are conservation priorities. Support for transitioning dairy operations and pasture management systems.

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 Herkimer County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Herkimer 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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