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Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The Pocono Mountains' forested slopes and plateaus dominate the northern portion, while the Delaware River forms the eastern boundary with New Jersey. Rapid residential development has transformed much of the landscape from rural to suburban.

Limited agricultural activity persists mainly in remaining rural areas, with small farms focusing on direct marketing, agritourism, and specialty crops. Some livestock operations continue on larger properties that have escaped development pressure.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Pennsylvania
Top CommoditiesVegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Horses
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~23,000 acres
Average Farm Size~95 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 "Monroe 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 Monroe County Operations

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

Farmland preservation programs work to protect remaining agricultural land from development pressure. Programs support agritourism and direct marketing to serve the growing residential population.

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 Monroe County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Monroe 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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