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Montour County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills along the Susquehanna River create a mix of valley farmland and upland areas in Pennsylvania's smallest county. The Chillisquaque Creek and other tributaries have carved fertile valleys through the landscape.

Small to medium-sized farms take advantage of the valley soils for crop production and dairy operations. The county's compact size supports intensive agriculture with corn and soybeans as primary cash crops.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Pennsylvania
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Soybeans, Corn, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~120 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~30,000 acres
Average Farm Size~118 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 "Montour 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 Montour County Operations

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

Susquehanna River watershed programs emphasize nutrient management and stream protection in this small but agriculturally intensive county. Conservation practices focus on maintaining water quality while supporting productive farming.

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 Montour County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Montour 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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