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Tioga County, New York

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and valleys characterize this border county with Pennsylvania, featuring the Susquehanna River flowing along its southern edge and numerous tributaries creating fertile bottomlands. Elevations range from 800 to 2,100 feet, with a mix of agricultural valleys and forested uplands.

Dairy farming forms the backbone of agriculture with operations concentrated in the river valleys and rolling uplands. The county also supports corn and hay production to feed livestock, along with some cash crop production including soybeans and small grains.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthern Tier
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~385 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~120,000 acres
Average Farm Size~237 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 "Tioga 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 Tioga County Operations

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

Nutrient management planning for dairy operations and riparian buffer establishment along the Susquehanna River watershed are key conservation priorities. Soil health improvement through cover cropping and no-till practices receives significant program support.

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 Tioga County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Tioga 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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