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Bertie County, North Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Flat coastal plain with extensive river bottomlands along the Roanoke and Chowan rivers. The landscape features fertile alluvial soils interspersed with cypress swamps and pine forests.

Intensive row crop agriculture utilizes the rich river bottom soils for corn, soybean, and cotton production. Peanut cultivation and timber operations complement the grain farming systems throughout the county.

Quick Facts
RegionCoastal Plain
Top CommoditiesCotton, Soybeans, Tobacco, Corn, Vegetables, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~290 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size~562 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 "Bertie 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Bertie County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Bertie County

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

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