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Pitt County, North Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Flat coastal plain with the Tar River creating fertile bottomlands and East Carolina University anchoring Greenville as the regional center. Extensive agricultural areas surround urban development.

Intensive row crop agriculture produces corn, soybeans, and cotton using modern equipment and irrigation systems. Large-scale poultry and swine operations integrate with crop farming in comprehensive agricultural enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionCoastal Plain
Top CommoditiesHogs, Poultry, Soybeans, Tobacco, Cotton, Corn
Farms & Ranches~685 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~150,000 acres
Average Farm Size~413 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 "Pitt 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 Pitt County Operations

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

Nutrient management programs address intensive livestock operations while precision agriculture techniques optimize crop production. Conservation practices focus on water quality protection in the Tar-Pamlico River system.

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 Pitt County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pitt 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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