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Duplin County, North Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Flat Coastal Plain topography with numerous streams and the Northeast Cape Fear River providing drainage. Sandy loam and clay soils create productive farmland across the gently rolling landscape.

Intensive poultry and swine production makes this one of North Carolina's top livestock counties. Row crops including corn, soybeans, and sweet potatoes support the livestock operations and provide additional income.

Quick Facts
RegionCoastal Plain
Top CommoditiesHogs, Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~720 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~250,000 acres
Average Farm Size~268 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 "Duplin 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 Duplin County Operations

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

Water quality protection programs manage nutrient runoff from intensive livestock operations. Conservation assistance focuses on waste management systems and buffer strips along waterways.

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 Duplin County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Duplin 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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