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Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Schuylkill County features rolling hills and valleys with a history of coal mining, creating varied topography and reclaimed mining areas. The Schuylkill River flows through the county, with elevations ranging from valley floors to mountain ridges over 1,800 feet.

Agriculture in Schuylkill County includes diverse crop and livestock operations, with corn, soybeans, and beef cattle being prominent. The county has both traditional family farms and operations on reclaimed strip mine land.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Corn, Dairy, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~100,000 acres
Average Farm Size~146 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 "Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County Operations

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

Programs emphasize reclamation and improvement of former mining areas for agricultural use and wildlife habitat. Water quality protection focuses on acid mine drainage mitigation and nutrient management in agricultural watersheds.

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 Schuylkill County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Schuylkill 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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