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Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The Lebanon Valley's fertile limestone soils dominate the northern portion, while South Mountain's forested ridges rise along the southern border. Rich agricultural valleys are punctuated by the Swatara Creek and its tributaries.

Intensive crop production and dairy farming take advantage of the fertile valley soils, with corn and soybeans as major cash crops. Livestock operations include significant poultry production alongside traditional dairy and beef enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheastern Pennsylvania
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Dairy, Hogs, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size~111 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 "Lebanon 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 Lebanon County Operations

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

Chesapeake Bay watershed programs emphasize nutrient management and precision agriculture in this intensive farming area. Conservation practices focus on protecting water quality while maintaining high agricultural productivity.

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 Lebanon County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lebanon 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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