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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Clarion County
Clarion County lies in the Eastern Allegheny Plateau and Mountains (MLRA 127) region. Elevation averages about 1,434 feet.
Clarion County averages 45.6 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 244 days. Annual mean temperature is 48.6°F.
Clarion County's agricultural base centers on cattle, corn, and milk. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 596 farms working 104,524 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 7,964 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Central Pennsylvania |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Dairy, Soybeans, Vegetables, Horses |
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 Clarion County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
22631 Route 68, Clarion, PA 16214
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 Clarion County Operations
Based on Clarion County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs emphasize sustainable grazing management and forest-agriculture integration practices. Focus on water quality protection for river systems and soil conservation on sloped agricultural lands.
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
Counties Bordering Clarion County
Clarion County shares borders with Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Butler County, Pennsylvania, Forest County, Pennsylvania, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, and Venango County, Pennsylvania. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Clarion 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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