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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Bradford County
Bradford County sits within the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau and Catskill Mountains (MLRA 140) region. Elevation averages about 1,120 feet.
Temperatures in Bradford County range from a January mean low of 16°F to a July mean high near 80°F. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. Expect about 244 frost-free days.
Bradford County ran 1,315 farms, 281,106 acres of farmland, and 23,312 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: milk, hogs, and cattle.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Pennsylvania |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Bradford County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
200 Lake Road, Ste D, Towanda, PA 18848
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Bradford County Operations
Based on Bradford County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs support modern dairy facility upgrades and nutrient management for intensive milk production operations. Conservation efforts focus on maintaining water quality in the Susquehanna River system and sustainable manure management practices.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Chemung County, New York, Tioga County, New York, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, and Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Bradford 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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