Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Westmoreland County features rolling hills and valleys east of Pittsburgh, with the Youghiogheny and Loyalhanna rivers creating fertile valley bottoms. The terrain varies from river valleys at 800 feet elevation to ridgetops over 2,000 feet.

Agriculture in Westmoreland County includes diverse operations with dairy farming, beef cattle, crop production, and specialty agriculture. The county maintains strong agricultural activity with both traditional farms and operations serving nearby urban markets.

Quick Facts


Region	Southwest
Top Commodities	Dairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Vegetables, Horses
Farms & Ranches	~1,350 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~140,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~140 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 "Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County Operations

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

Conservation programs address soil erosion control and water quality protection in areas with varied topography. Emphasis is placed on nutrient management for dairy operations and sustainable practices for farms serving metropolitan markets.

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 Westmoreland County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Westmoreland 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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