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Guilford County, North Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling Piedmont terrain with urban Greensboro and High Point reducing available farmland to scattered rural areas. Clay-based soils and moderate topography characterize remaining agricultural land.

Small-scale and specialty agriculture serves urban markets through farmers markets and direct sales. Horse operations, agritourism, and vegetable production utilize remaining agricultural areas.


Quick Facts

RegionPiedmont
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Floriculture, Tobacco, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~95,000 acres
Average Farm Size~122 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 "Guilford 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 Guilford County Operations

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

Urban agriculture programs support local food systems and beginning farmers in the Triad metropolitan area. Conservation assistance emphasizes sustainable practices on small farms facing development pressure.

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 Guilford County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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


Your Next Steps in Guilford 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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