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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Camden County
Camden County is part of the Tidewater Area land resource region (MLRA 153B). The county's mean elevation is about 2 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Camden County sees 49.3 in of rain, a 60.5°F mean annual temperature.
Camden County carries 184 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). 76 farms operate in the county, averaging 719 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Coastal Plain |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Poultry, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Camden County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
730 N Granville St, Edenton, NC 27932
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
1023 Us Highway 17 S, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices
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 Camden County Operations
Based on Camden County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Drainage water management systems optimize crop production while reducing nutrient runoff. Riparian forest buffers along waterways improve water quality in the Albemarle Sound watershed.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Camden County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Currituck County, North Carolina, Gates County, North Carolina, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, and Tyrrell County, North Carolina. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Camden 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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