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St. Lawrence County, New York

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county encompasses the vast St. Lawrence River valley along the Canadian border with flat river plains, rolling hills, and the Adirondack foothills to the south. The St. Lawrence River and numerous tributaries create extensive fertile bottomlands and diverse wetland habitats.

Dairy farming dominates the agricultural economy with operations spread across the extensive river valley and adjacent hills, benefiting from excellent pasture conditions and feed crop production. The county leads New York in milk production with large-scale modern dairy operations utilizing the flat terrain and abundant water resources.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Country
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Maple syrup
Farms & Ranches~650 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~290,000 acres
Average Farm Size~288 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 "St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence County Operations

Based on St. Lawrence County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Large dairy operation management programs focus on nutrient management and environmental stewardship. Cross-border agricultural initiatives coordinate conservation efforts with Canadian farmers in the shared St. Lawrence River watershed.

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 St. Lawrence County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in St. Lawrence 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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