Blair County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Steep mountain ridges enclose the Altoona valley and other narrow valleys carved by tributaries of the Juniata River system. Bald Eagle Mountain and other Appalachian ridges create dramatic elevation changes and limited valley agriculture areas.

Livestock operations focus on beef cattle and dairy farming in narrow valleys with limited cropland acreage. Small-scale diversified farming includes vegetables and hay production, while mountain slopes provide pasture and forestry opportunities.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Pennsylvania
Top Commodities	Dairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Soybeans, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches	~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~96,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~210 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 "Blair 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 Blair County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize steep slope stabilization and pasture management in mountainous terrain. Focus on sustainable practices for limited valley farmland and integration of forestry with agricultural operations.

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 Blair County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Blair 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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