Washington County Agricultural Division
Located alongside the USDA offices, our AG Division offers convenient, collaborative support for Washington County farmers. As one of Pennsylvania’s top agricultural counties — leading the state in livestock, forage production, and equine operations — we’re proud to serve the hardworking producers who keep our region growing.
Washington County Agricultural Division
Located alongside the USDA offices, our AG Division offers convenient, collaborative support for Washington County farmers. As one of Pennsylvania’s top agricultural counties — leading the state in livestock, forage production, and equine operations — we’re proud to serve the hardworking producers who keep our region growing.
Washington County Agricultural Division
Located alongside the USDA offices, our AG Division offers convenient, collaborative support for Washington County farmers. As one of Pennsylvania’s top agricultural counties — leading the state in livestock, forage production, and equine operations — we’re proud to serve the hardworking producers who keep our region growing.
Washington County Conservation District Agricultural Division
The District office is located in the same building as the USDA – NRCS and FSA offices. This provides a one stop shopping center for the farmers of Washington County and enables our employees to work closely with the USDA agencies.
Washington County, according to the USDA National Statistics Service (2022), is ranked first in number of beef cattle and beef operations, with a remarkable 611 beef cattle farms and 10,873 head of beef cattle. Sheep production ranks second in Pennsylvania with 135 farms and 4,491 head of sheep. Rotational grazing patterns also rank an astonishing second in Pennsylvania. Washington County boasts a tremendous horse industry, both pleasure and professional, ranking third in the Commonwealth for the total number of horses and ponies.
Division Services
Our office is housed in the same building as the USDA agricultural offices, making it easy for local farmers to access multiple resources in one place. This setup also allows our team to collaborate closely with USDA staff.
Washington County ranks among the top in Pennsylvania agriculture — 1st in sheep, wool, and beef cattle; 2nd in forage production, hay acreage, and sheep farms; and 3rd in goat farms, mule/donkey farms, and total horses and ponies. The region is home to a strong mix of livestock, forage, and equine industries.
No-Till Seeder
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Washington County Conservation District encourages and promotes no-till planting by offering a no-till seeder rental program. This program was started in 1993 and has grown to offering two drills for rent.
Nutrient Management
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The WCCD is delegation through the SCC to implement the Nutrient Management program for the county. This consist of reviewing ACT 38 nutrient management plans, conducting annual inspections for operations enrolled in the program, and responding to manure related complaints. Please see the links below for more information about the program
Agricultural Enhancement Program
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Additional Resources/Other Agencies
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Looking for guidance on environmental conservation, permitting, or natural resource programs in Washington County? The Pennsylvania Washington County Conservation District is here to help.