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Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Long parallel ridges and valleys of the Ridge and Valley Province create a distinctive landscape, with the Juniata River cutting through the center. Raystown Lake, the largest lake in Pennsylvania, provides recreational opportunities amid the forested mountains.

Valley floor agriculture focuses on crop production and dairy farming, while hillside areas support cattle grazing and hay production. The diverse topography creates a mix of intensive valley farming and extensive mountain agriculture.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Pennsylvania
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Poultry, Hogs, Soybeans
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~130,000 acres
Average Farm Size~191 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 "Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County Operations

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

Conservation efforts emphasize protecting water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed through nutrient management and stream buffers. Mountain farmland programs focus on erosion control and sustainable grazing 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 Huntingdon County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Huntingdon County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Pennsylvania guide: Pennsylvania Farm Programs Guide

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