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Pike County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Pike County features rolling hills and valleys in the Pocono Mountains region, with the Delaware River forming its eastern border. The landscape includes numerous lakes, wetlands, and forested areas with elevations ranging from 400 to 2,000 feet.

Agriculture in Pike County consists mainly of small-scale livestock operations and hay production suited to the mountainous terrain. The county's farming is often part-time or hobby-based, taking advantage of scenic pastoral settings.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast
Top CommoditiesFruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves, Honey
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~31,000 acres
Average Farm Size~540 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 "Pike 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 Pike County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on protecting water quality in the Delaware River watershed and managing wildlife habitat. Emphasis is placed on sustainable grazing practices and forest stewardship for maple syrup operations.

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 Pike County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pike 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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