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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Sullivan County
Elevation across Sullivan County averages about 1,864 feet. The county falls within the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau and Catskill Mountains (MLRA 140) land resource region.
The growing season in Sullivan County spans roughly 244 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 47.6 inches per year. January lows average around 15°F while July highs reach about 78°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 151 farms in Sullivan County, operating across 33,180 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 220 acres. Top commodities include milk, corn, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Maple syrup |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Sullivan County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
200 Lake Road, Ste D, Towanda, PA 18848
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Sullivan County Operations
Based on Sullivan County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation efforts focus on forest stewardship and wildlife habitat management integrated with limited agricultural activities. Programs support sustainable grazing in forest openings and stream protection in heavily wooded watersheds.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Sullivan County: Bradford County, Pennsylvania, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Sullivan 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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