Centre County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Penns Valley and other broad valleys surrounded by parallel mountain ridges create excellent agricultural areas in this ridge-and-valley county. Penn State University in State College influences land use, while limestone valleys provide fertile farmland.

Diversified agriculture includes major dairy operations, grain production, and research farms associated with Penn State University. Traditional farming combines with innovative agricultural research, creating a mix of commercial operations and experimental agriculture.

Quick Facts


Region	Central Pennsylvania
Top Commodities	Dairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Horses, Poultry
Farms & Ranches	~680 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~120,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~137 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 "Centre 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 Centre County Operations

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

Programs benefit from Penn State research integration and focus on innovative conservation practices and sustainable agriculture. Emphasis on educational demonstration projects and advanced nutrient management systems for dairy 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 Centre County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Centre 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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