Duval County, Florida
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Coastal county featuring the St. Johns River estuary and extensive salt marshes along the Atlantic Ocean and river systems. Urban development dominates, with remaining agricultural areas in the western portions of the county.
Limited agricultural activity due to urbanization, with remaining operations focusing on small-scale vegetable production and nursery crops. Some cattle operations persist in the western areas, serving local and regional markets.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Florida |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Berries, Poultry, Horses |
| Farms & Ranches | ~180 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~21,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~66 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Duval 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 Duval County Operations
Based on Duval County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Urban agriculture and small farm development receive support to serve local food systems in the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Water quality protection practices help agricultural operations coexist with urban development and sensitive coastal ecosystems.
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 Duval County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Duval County?"
Your Next Steps in Duval 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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