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Forsyth County, North Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling Piedmont hills with the Yadkin River forming the western border and Muddy Creek providing internal drainage. Urban Winston-Salem dominates, leaving limited agricultural areas on clay soils.

Small-scale farming operations focus on direct marketing through farmers markets and community-supported agriculture. Specialty crops, agritourism, and horse operations serve the urban population.

Quick Facts
RegionPiedmont
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Floriculture, Tobacco, Corn, Vegetables, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~33,000 acres
Average Farm Size~68 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 "Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Operations

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

Urban-adjacent agriculture programs support local food systems and sustainable farming practices near metropolitan areas. Assistance emphasizes small farm viability and direct marketing opportunities.

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 Forsyth County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Forsyth 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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