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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Bertie County
Bertie County sits within the Atlantic Coast Flatwoods (MLRA 153A) region. Elevation averages about 34 feet.
Temperatures in Bertie County range from a January mean low of 31°F to a July mean high near 89°F. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches.
Bertie County ran 288 farms, 161,862 acres of farmland, and 239 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cotton, soybeans, and tobacco.
Quick Facts
| Region | Coastal Plain |
| Top Commodities | Cotton, Soybeans, Tobacco, Corn, Vegetables, Cattle & calves |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 13+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Bertie County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
106 Dundee E St, Windsor, NC 27983
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.
Programs for Bertie County Operations
Based on Bertie County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Precision drainage systems improve field accessibility and crop yields on poorly drained soils. Conservation buffers along waterways reduce sediment and nutrient loading in river systems.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Chowan County, North Carolina, Halifax County, North Carolina, Hertford County, North Carolina, Martin County, North Carolina, Northampton County, North Carolina, and Washington County, North Carolina. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Bertie County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the North Carolina guide: North Carolina Farm Programs Guide
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