Kings County, New York

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Brooklyn borough with Atlantic Ocean shoreline and highly urbanized landscape on Long Island's western tip. Limited green space exists in parks and community gardens throughout the dense urban area.

Urban agriculture includes community gardens, rooftop farms, and educational programs serving diverse neighborhoods. Brooklyn Grange operates commercial rooftop farms producing vegetables and herbs.

Quick Facts


Region	New York City
Top Commodities	Floriculture, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries
Farms & Ranches	~35 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~450 acres (approx.)
Average Farm Size	~13 acres (approx.)

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 "Kings 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 Kings County Operations

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

Urban agriculture initiatives focus on community development and food access in underserved areas. Programs support soil remediation, composting, and sustainable urban growing practices.

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 Kings County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Kings 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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