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Volusia County, Florida

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county stretches from the Atlantic Ocean inland through coastal plains and rolling hills along the St. Johns River. Lake George and numerous smaller lakes provide diverse aquatic habitats.

Cattle ranching operates on improved pastures with significant timber production from managed forests. Specialty crops include blueberries and vegetables with some citrus production in protected areas.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Florida
Top CommoditiesFloriculture, Cattle & calves, Horses, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~620 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~96,000 acres
Average Farm Size~70 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 "Volusia 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 Volusia County Operations

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

EQIP supports sustainable grazing systems and specialty crop production improvements. CSP promotes wildlife habitat enhancement and water quality protection in the St. Johns River watershed.

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 Volusia County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Volusia County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Florida guide: Florida Farm Programs Guide

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