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York County, Pennsylvania

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

York County features fertile rolling hills and valleys in south-central Pennsylvania, with the Susquehanna River forming its eastern boundary. The terrain includes productive agricultural soils and elevations ranging from 200 to 1,000 feet.

Agriculture in York County is highly productive and diverse, featuring intensive crop production, dairy farming, poultry operations, and livestock. The county is known for its fertile soils and strong agricultural economy serving regional and national markets.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Corn, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Soybeans, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~2,100 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~240,000 acres
Average Farm Size~126 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 "York 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 York County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize precision agriculture and nutrient management in intensive crop and livestock operations. Water quality protection focuses on the Chesapeake Bay watershed through cover cropping and buffer strip establishment.

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 York County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in York 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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