Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The West Branch Susquehanna River flows eastward through this mountainous county of steep ridges and narrow valleys. Limited agricultural areas exist in valley bottoms, while extensive forests cover mountain slopes and ridges.

Small-scale livestock operations include beef cattle and limited dairy farming in available valley areas. Agricultural activity remains constrained by mountainous terrain, with most farms focusing on hay production and pasture-based livestock systems.

Quick Facts


Region	North Central Pennsylvania
Top Commodities	Dairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Poultry, Soybeans, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~37,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~134 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 "Clinton 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 Clinton County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize forest edge management and sustainable practices for limited valley agriculture. Focus on protecting water quality in the Susquehanna River system and maintaining forest ecosystem integrity.

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 Clinton County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Clinton 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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