Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Forested hills of the Allegheny Plateau characterize most of this county, with the Clarion River and its tributaries creating valley systems. The landscape is predominantly wooded with scattered agricultural clearings and small communities.

Limited agricultural activity occurs mainly in valley areas and forest clearings, with beef cattle operations utilizing available pastureland. Small-scale farming includes hay production and some cash crops on the better soils.

Quick Facts


Region	West-central Pennsylvania
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Corn, Dairy, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries
Farms & Ranches	~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~79,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~163 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 "Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Operations

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

Forest management practices integrated with agricultural activities emphasize sustainable land use in this heavily wooded county. Water quality protection programs focus on the Clarion River watershed.

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 Jefferson County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Jefferson 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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