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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Currituck County
Currituck County lies in the Tidewater Area (MLRA 153B) region. Elevation averages about 1 feet.
Currituck County averages 48.8 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 60.7°F.
Currituck County's agricultural base centers on corn, soybeans, and wheat. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 87 farms working 37,917 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 30 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Coastal Plain |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Cattle & calves |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
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 Currituck 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
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 Currituck County Operations
Based on Currituck County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water quality programs protect sensitive coastal ecosystems and the Currituck Sound from agricultural runoff. Hurricane and coastal storm recovery assistance is frequently needed for crop and infrastructure damage.
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
Counties Bordering Currituck County
Currituck County shares borders with Camden County, North Carolina, Dare County, North Carolina, and Tyrrell County, North Carolina. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Currituck 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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