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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Perquimans County
Perquimans County sits within the Tidewater Area (MLRA 153B) region. Elevation averages about 12 feet.
Temperatures in Perquimans County range from a January mean low of 32°F to a July mean high near 88°F. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches.
Perquimans County ran 137 farms, 78,264 acres of farmland, and 149 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, corn, and cotton.
Quick Facts
| Region | Coastal Plain |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Cotton, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Goats |
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 Perquimans County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
730 N Granville St, Edenton, NC 27932
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
512 S Church St, Hertford, NC 27944
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 Perquimans County
Perquimans County holds about 232 acres of pasture and rangeland. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around June and forage peaks in July. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Perquimans County
Farms in Perquimans County average 571 acres, and about 17% are small operations. Roughly 28% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 5 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Perquimans County
Perquimans County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were grain, soybeans, and corn. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
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. 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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Chowan County, North Carolina, Gates County, North Carolina, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, Tyrrell County, North Carolina, and Washington County, North Carolina. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Perquimans 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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