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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Fayette County
Fayette County sits within the Eastern Allegheny Plateau and Mountains (MLRA 127) region. Elevation averages about 1,697 feet.
Temperatures in Fayette County range from a January mean low of 20°F to a July mean high near 82°F. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Fayette County ran 795 farms, 108,727 acres of farmland, and 4,343 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: milk, cattle, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwestern Pennsylvania |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Floriculture |
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 Fayette County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1359 Connellsville Rd., Ste 10, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
214 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
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 Fayette County Operations
Based on Fayette County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs focus on pasture improvement and erosion control on steep slopes. Mine land reclamation projects often incorporate agricultural uses through specialized conservation practices.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Garrett County, Maryland, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and Monongalia County, West Virginia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Fayette 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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