McKean County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Forested hills and plateaus of the Allegheny region dominate this county, with the Allegheny River forming part of the southern boundary. Extensive forests limit agricultural development to scattered valleys and clearings.

Very limited agricultural activity occurs mainly in small valleys and forest clearings, with beef cattle operations utilizing available grassland. Maple syrup production takes advantage of the abundant sugar maple forests.

Quick Facts


Region	Northern Pennsylvania
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Dairy, Corn, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches	~120 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~47,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~152 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 "McKean 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 McKean County Operations

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

Forest management practices integrated with limited agricultural activities emphasize sustainable multiple land use. Conservation programs focus on water quality protection in this heavily forested 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 McKean County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in McKean 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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