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Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Sullivan County is Pennsylvania's least populous county, featuring heavily forested hills and mountains with elevations over 2,400 feet. The rugged terrain includes deep valleys, rocky outcrops, and numerous streams flowing through dense woodland.

Agriculture in Sullivan County is limited due to extensive forest cover, focusing mainly on small-scale livestock operations and hay production. Farm operations are typically small and often integrated with forestry activities.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Maple syrup
Farms & Ranches~95 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~33,000 acres
Average Farm Size~220 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 "Sullivan 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Sullivan County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Sullivan 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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