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Currituck County, North Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

This coastal county features barrier islands, extensive marshlands, and the Currituck Sound. The Outer Banks and numerous wildlife refuges dominate the eastern portions of the county.

Farming occurs primarily on the mainland with corn, soybeans, and wheat production on well-drained soils. Livestock operations include cattle and some specialty crops like sweet potatoes thrive in the coastal climate.

Quick Facts
RegionCoastal Plain
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~38,000 acres
Average Farm Size~436 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 "Currituck 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

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

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

Your Next Steps in Currituck 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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