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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Pasquotank County
Elevation across Pasquotank County averages about 10 feet. The county falls within the Tidewater Area (MLRA 153B) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 49.6 inches per year. January lows average around 32°F while July highs reach about 88°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 133 farms in Pasquotank County, operating across 95,870 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 721 acres. Top commodities include soybeans and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Coastal Plain |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
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 Pasquotank County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
730 N Granville St, Edenton, NC 27932
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
1023 Us Highway 17 S, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices
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 Pasquotank County
The forage year in Pasquotank County runs from green-up in June to peak growth in July (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 718 acres of pastureland and 188 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Pasquotank County
About 26% of Pasquotank County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 17% of farms are small and 29% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 721 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Pasquotank County
With corn and soybeans in the mix in Pasquotank County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Pasquotank County Operations
Based on Pasquotank County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Wetland conservation programs protect critical waterfowl habitat while farmers implement best management practices for water quality. Precision agriculture techniques help optimize production on limited suitable farmland.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Pasquotank County: Camden County, North Carolina, Gates County, North Carolina, Perquimans County, North Carolina, and Tyrrell County, North Carolina. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Pasquotank 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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