Jones County, North Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Low-lying coastal plain terrain with extensive wetlands and the White Oak River system flowing through the county. Pocosins and swamp forests create a mosaic of agricultural land and natural areas.

Small family farms practice diversified agriculture with tobacco, corn, and soybeans as primary crops. Forestry operations manage extensive pine plantations alongside traditional row crop farming.

Quick Facts


Region	Coastal Plain
Top Commodities	Hogs, Poultry, Soybeans, Cotton, Corn, Tobacco
Farms & Ranches	~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~66,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~526 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 "Jones 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 Jones County Operations

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

Wetland restoration programs protect critical habitat while farmers implement conservation tillage practices. Buffer strips along waterways help maintain water quality in coastal watersheds.

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 Jones County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Jones 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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