Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The Susquehanna River flows through the center, creating fertile valley floors surrounded by rolling hills and mountain ridges. Coal mining heritage is evident throughout, with some reclaimed areas now supporting agricultural activities.

Valley agriculture emphasizes crop production and dairy farming on the rich alluvial soils, while upland areas support beef cattle operations and hay production. Corn and soybeans are significant cash crops in the farming areas.

Quick Facts


Region	Central Pennsylvania
Top Commodities	Poultry, Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches	~480 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~120,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~169 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 "Northumberland 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 Northumberland County Operations

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

Susquehanna River watershed programs focus on protecting water quality through conservation practices and nutrient management. Mine land reclamation projects sometimes incorporate agricultural uses with specialized practices.

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 Northumberland County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Northumberland County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the Pennsylvania guide: Pennsylvania Farm Programs Guide

Part of Farmer's Navigator. Built by ranchers. Free for everyone.