Medina County, Ohio

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Medina County sits on the glaciated Allegheny Plateau with rolling hills and fertile valley soils. The county contains portions of the Cuyahoga Valley and features numerous small streams and wooded areas.

Agriculture emphasizes diversified farming with significant dairy operations, specialty crops, and direct-market sales due to proximity to Cleveland-Akron metropolitan areas. The county has strong fruit and vegetable production along with traditional field crops.

Quick Facts


Region	Northeast Ohio
Top Commodities	Corn, Soybeans, Dairy, Vegetables, Floriculture, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~625 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~100,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~100 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 "Medina 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 Medina County Operations

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

Programs support sustainable practices on smaller farms serving urban markets, including high tunnel systems and organic transition assistance. Conservation efforts focus on protecting water quality in streams flowing toward Lake Erie.

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 Medina County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Medina County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the Ohio guide: Ohio Farm Programs Guide

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