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Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Wayne County is located in the Pocono Mountains region with rolling hills, lakes, and the Delaware River forming its eastern border. The landscape includes elevations from 600 to over 2,200 feet, with numerous lakes and forested areas throughout.

Agriculture in Wayne County features dairy farming and beef cattle operations adapted to the mountainous terrain and cooler climate. The county also supports specialty crops and agritourism operations taking advantage of the scenic Pocono setting.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Berries
Farms & Ranches~480 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~91,000 acres
Average Farm Size~173 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 "Wayne 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 Wayne County Operations

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

Conservation efforts focus on protecting water quality in the Delaware River watershed and managing nutrient runoff from dairy operations. Programs support seasonal grazing management and stream buffer establishment in the mountainous terrain.

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 Wayne County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Wayne 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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