Nassau County, Florida
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
The St. Marys River forms the Georgia border while the Atlantic Ocean and Amelia Island create eastern boundaries. Sandy coastal plain soils and maritime forests characterize this rapidly developing agricultural area.
Traditional southern agriculture includes cattle ranching, hay production, and row crops on remaining farmland. Specialty crop production and agritourism operations serve the growing regional population and tourist markets.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Florida |
| Top Commodities | Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Vegetables, Goats, Horses, Hogs |
| Farms & Ranches | ~280 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~47,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~137 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 "Nassau 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 Nassau County Operations
Based on Nassau County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs emphasize protecting coastal water quality and managing development pressure on agricultural land. Beginning farmer initiatives help new operators access land and establish operations near growing urban 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 Nassau County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Nassau County?"
Your Next Steps in Nassau 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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