Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Brevard County
Brevard County lies in the Southern Florida Flatwoods (MLRA 155) region. Elevation averages about 9 feet.
Brevard County averages 51.5 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 73.1°F.
Brevard County's agricultural base centers on sod, cattle, and honey. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 584 farms working 145,553 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 100 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | East Central Florida |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Honey, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Brevard County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
3695 Lake Dr, Cocoa, FL 32926
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
1921 Kissimmee Valley Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Brevard County
Brevard County reported 100 head of cattle across roughly 88,404 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows May green-up and a August growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for Brevard County.
Farm Structure in Brevard County
Irrigation covers about 13% of farmland in Brevard County, roughly 19,292 acres. Farms average 249 acres, with about 72% classed as small operations. Around 20% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Brevard County
Brevard County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were sod, cattle, and honey. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for specialty-crop acres, high tunnels, irrigation efficiency, and NAP coverage; and for apiaries, pollinator habitat plantings. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Brevard County Operations
Based on Brevard County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Citrus health management and hurricane recovery support are critical given the coastal location and disease pressures. Water conservation and lagoon protection practices help balance agricultural needs with environmental sensitivity.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Counties Bordering Brevard County
Brevard County shares borders with Indian River County, Florida, Orange County, Florida, Osceola County, Florida, Seminole County, Florida, and Volusia County, Florida. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Brevard County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Florida guide: Florida Farm Programs Guide
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