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Perquimans County, North Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Low coastal plain with the Perquimans River meandering through agricultural bottomlands and extensive wetland systems. Historic Hertford serves as the county seat in this rural landscape.

Traditional row crop farming produces corn, soybeans, and cotton on fertile river bottom soils. Small family farms continue multi-generational agricultural traditions in this quiet rural county.

Quick Facts
RegionCoastal Plain
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Cotton, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Goats
Farms & Ranches~225 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~78,000 acres
Average Farm Size~571 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 "Perquimans 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 Perquimans County Operations

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

Conservation reserve programs protect wetland habitat while supporting sustainable farming practices on family operations. Water quality initiatives focus on nutrient management and buffer strips along waterways.

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 Perquimans County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Perquimans 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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