Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The West Branch Susquehanna River flows through the center, creating fertile valley floors surrounded by forested mountains and plateaus. This diverse landscape includes both productive agricultural valleys and extensive forest lands.

Valley agriculture emphasizes dairy farming and crop production on the rich alluvial soils, while mountain areas support beef cattle grazing and forestry. Hay and corn production supports the significant livestock sectors.

Quick Facts


Region	North-central Pennsylvania
Top Commodities	Corn, Hogs, Poultry, Soybeans, Dairy, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches	~720 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~180,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~198 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 "Lycoming 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 Lycoming County Operations

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

Susquehanna River watershed programs focus on nutrient management and stream protection through conservation practices. Forest-agriculture interface management addresses wildlife habitat and sustainable land use.

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 Lycoming County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lycoming 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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