Chowan 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 the Chowan River forming the eastern boundary and Albemarle Sound to the southeast. Rich alluvial soils along waterways contrast with sandier upland areas.

Row crop agriculture dominates with corn, soybean, and cotton production utilizing the fertile river bottom soils. Peanut cultivation and small grains complement the primary commodity crops.

Quick Facts


Region	Coastal Plain
Top Commodities	Cotton, Vegetables, Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches	~120 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~73,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~548 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 "Chowan 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 Chowan County Operations

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

Precision agriculture techniques optimize fertilizer and pesticide applications on large row crop operations. Riparian buffers along the Chowan River reduce agricultural runoff into Albemarle Sound.

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 Chowan County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Chowan 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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