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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Queens County
Queens County sits within the Long Island-Cape Cod Coastal Lowland (MLRA 149B) region. Elevation averages about 10 feet.
Temperatures in Queens County range from a January mean low of 26°F to a July mean high near 85°F. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches. Expect about 306 frost-free days.
Queens County ran 19 farms, 69 acres of farmland, and 6 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: honey.
Quick Facts
| Region | New York City |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Honey, Floriculture |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Queens County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
423 Griffing Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Queens County Operations
Based on Queens County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Urban agriculture programs support community gardens and rooftop farming initiatives. Educational farming operations connect urban residents with agricultural practices and local food production.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Monmouth County, New Jersey, Bronx County, New York, Kings County, New York, Nassau County, New York, New York County, New York, and Richmond County, New York. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Queens 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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