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Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The Pocono Mountains' foothills and valleys create diverse topography, with the Lackawanna River flowing through Scranton and surrounding urban areas. Mix of developed land, forests, and small agricultural areas characterizes this populous county.

Limited agricultural activity occurs on the urban fringe and in rural valleys, with small farms focusing on direct marketing and specialty crops. Dairy farming persists in some areas, along with vegetable production for local markets.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheastern Pennsylvania
Top CommoditiesCorn, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Fruit & tree nuts, Soybeans
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~39,000 acres
Average Farm Size~139 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 "Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County Operations

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

Urban agriculture and farmland preservation programs help maintain farming near population centers. Programs emphasize specialty crop production and direct marketing opportunities for small farms.

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 Lackawanna County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lackawanna 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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