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Pender County, North Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Transitional coastal plain with pocosins, pine forests, and the Northeast Cape Fear River creating diverse landscapes. Rapid residential growth affects traditional agricultural areas.

Traditional farming includes corn, soybeans, and tobacco production on suitable upland soils. Small-scale vegetable operations and timber harvesting adapt to changing land use patterns in this growing county.

Quick Facts
RegionCoastal Plain
Top CommoditiesHogs, Poultry, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Soybeans, Corn
Farms & Ranches~325 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~79,000 acres
Average Farm Size~223 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 "Pender 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 Pender County Operations

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

Farmland preservation programs help maintain agricultural areas amid suburban development pressure. Conservation practices focus on protecting water quality in coastal watersheds and maintaining rural character.

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 Pender County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pender 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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