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Perry County, Pennsylvania
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
The Susquehanna River forms the southern boundary, with fertile valley floors giving way to forested mountain ridges of the Appalachian system. The Juniata River confluence creates additional valley farmland in the eastern portion.
Valley agriculture focuses on crop production and dairy operations, taking advantage of the rich river bottom soils along the Susquehanna. Mountain areas support livestock grazing and hay production on the steeper terrain.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Pennsylvania |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Dairy, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans |
| Farms & Ranches | ~520 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~120,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~175 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Perry 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 Perry County Operations
Based on Perry County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Chesapeake Bay watershed programs emphasize nutrient management and conservation practices along the Susquehanna River corridor. Mountain farming initiatives focus on sustainable grazing and erosion control.
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 Perry County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Perry County?"
Your Next Steps in Perry 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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