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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Cameron County
Elevation across Cameron County averages about 1,617 feet. The county falls within the Eastern Allegheny Plateau and Mountains (MLRA 127) land resource region.
The growing season in Cameron County spans roughly 244 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 43.9 inches per year. January lows average around 16°F while July highs reach about 81°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 29 farms in Cameron County, operating across 5,578 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 192 acres. Top commodities include corn, honey, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Pennsylvania |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Vegetables, Honey, Soybeans |
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 Cameron County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
478 Jeffers St, Dubois, PA 15801
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
103 Market St, Coudersport, PA 16915
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 Cameron County Operations
Based on Cameron County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Limited programs focus on forest edge management and small-scale conservation practices. Emphasis on maintaining wildlife habitat and forest ecosystem integrity with minimal agricultural impact.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Cameron County: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, Elk County, Pennsylvania, McKean County, Pennsylvania, and Potter County, Pennsylvania. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Cameron 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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