Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Steep mountain ridges and narrow valleys characterize this Appalachian county centered around the Johnstown area. The Little Conemaugh River and its tributaries create limited valley farmland between heavily forested mountainous terrain.

Small-scale livestock operations focus on beef cattle utilizing mountain pastures and limited hay production in valleys. Agricultural diversity includes small vegetable operations and direct marketing farms serving local communities in this mountainous region.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Pennsylvania
Top Commodities	Dairy, Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~79,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~175 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 "Cambria 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 Cambria County Operations

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

Programs address steep slope management and erosion control in mountainous farming conditions. Conservation practices focus on sustainable grazing systems and forest-agriculture integration for limited valley farmland areas.

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 Cambria County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Cambria 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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