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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Caswell County
Caswell County sits within the Southern Piedmont (MLRA 136) region. Elevation averages about 473 feet.
Temperatures in Caswell County range from a January mean low of 28°F to a July mean high near 89°F. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches.
Caswell County ran 412 farms, 84,373 acres of farmland, and 8,427 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: tobacco, cattle, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | Piedmont |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Tobacco, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Soybeans, Wheat |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 14+ 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 Caswell County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
209 N Graham Hopedale Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
126 Court Sq, Yanceyville, NC 27379
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 Caswell County Operations
Based on Caswell County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Crop rotation systems help tobacco and row crop producers maintain soil health and productivity. Conservation tillage practices reduce erosion on sloping Piedmont fields.
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 Alamance County, North Carolina, Orange County, North Carolina, Person County, North Carolina, Rockingham County, North Carolina, Halifax County, Virginia, and Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Caswell 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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