Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Parallel ridges and valleys of the Appalachian Mountains create a distinctive landscape of long, narrow agricultural valleys separated by forested mountains. The Raystown Branch of the Juniata River and its tributaries drain fertile limestone valleys.

Traditional livestock operations dominate, with beef cattle and dairy farms utilizing valley pastures and producing hay on mountain slopes. Turkey production and poultry operations contribute significantly to agricultural income alongside grain production in valley bottoms.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Pennsylvania
Top Commodities	Dairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Hogs, Soybeans, Poultry
Farms & Ranches	~950 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~210,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~194 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 "Bedford 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 Bedford County Operations

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

Conservation efforts emphasize rotational grazing systems in mountain valleys and forest edge management. Programs support water quality improvement in the Chesapeake Bay watershed through agricultural best management practices.

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 Bedford County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Bedford 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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