Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Three rivers converge at Pittsburgh within this heavily urbanized county characterized by steep hills and narrow valleys. The Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio rivers create limited but fertile bottomland areas scattered throughout the metropolitan region.

Small-scale diversified farms and market gardens serve the Pittsburgh metropolitan area with fresh produce and direct-to-consumer sales. Urban agriculture initiatives and community gardens supplement traditional farming in the remaining rural areas along the county's outer edges.

Quick Facts


Region	Southwestern Pennsylvania
Top Commodities	Vegetables, Floriculture, Fruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Berries
Farms & Ranches	~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~27,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~74 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 "Allegheny 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 Allegheny County Operations

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

Programs emphasize urban agriculture development and small farm viability near metropolitan markets. Conservation efforts focus on streambank protection along the three rivers and sustainable practices for farms in developed watersheds.

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 Allegheny County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Allegheny County

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

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