Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Glacial influence created numerous lakes and wetlands throughout this county of gently rolling terrain and fertile soils. Pymatuning Reservoir on the western border and Conneaut Lake represent significant water features in this lake-dotted landscape.

Dairy farming dominates agriculture, supported by extensive corn and hay production on fertile glacial soils. The county's favorable climate and soils support diverse crop rotation systems and intensive livestock operations throughout the region.

Quick Facts


Region	Northwestern Pennsylvania
Top Commodities	Dairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Maple syrup, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~1,100 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~200,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~200 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 "Crawford 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 Crawford County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize wetland protection and nutrient management for intensive dairy operations. Focus on maintaining water quality around numerous lakes and implementing sustainable manure management practices.

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 Crawford County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Crawford 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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