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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Davie County
Davie County sits within the Southern Piedmont (MLRA 136) region. Elevation averages about 743 feet.
Temperatures in Davie County range from a January mean low of 28°F to a July mean high near 88°F. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches.
Davie County ran 594 farms, 74,899 acres of farmland, and 4,307 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, corn, and cattle.
Quick Facts
| Region | Piedmont |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Poultry, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 35+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Davie County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
301 E Center St, Lexington, NC 27292
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.
Forage and Grazing in Davie County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 16% of farmland in Davie County, about 12,318 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in August. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Davie County
Farms in Davie County average 126 acres, and about 37% are small operations. Roughly 28% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 353 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Davie County
Davie County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were grain, soybeans, and corn. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Davie County Operations
Based on Davie County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Pasture and rangeland conservation programs improve grazing systems and prevent soil erosion. Technical assistance focuses on rotational grazing and sustainable forage production methods.
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 Davidson County, North Carolina, Forsyth County, North Carolina, Iredell County, North Carolina, Rowan County, North Carolina, and Yadkin County, North Carolina. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Davie 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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