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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Pitt County
Pitt County sits within the Atlantic Coast Flatwoods (MLRA 153A) region. Elevation averages about 55 feet.
Temperatures in Pitt County range from a January mean low of 32°F to a July mean high near 90°F. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches.
Pitt County ran 367 farms, 151,433 acres of farmland, and 1,501 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: hogs, soybeans, and tobacco.
Quick Facts
| Region | Coastal Plain |
| Top Commodities | Hogs, Poultry, Soybeans, Tobacco, Cotton, Corn |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
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 Pitt County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
403 Government Cir, Greenville, NC 27834
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 Pitt County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 2% of farmland in Pitt County, about 2,940 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in June. 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 Pitt County
Farms in Pitt County average 413 acres, and about 25% are small operations. Roughly 20% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 5,953 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Pitt County
With soybeans and grain in the mix in Pitt County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); waste management and nutrient planning (confined livestock operations); and high tunnels, irrigation efficiency, and NAP coverage (specialty-crop acres). 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 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. 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 Beaufort County, North Carolina, Craven County, North Carolina, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Greene County, North Carolina, Lenoir County, North Carolina, and Martin County, North Carolina. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Pitt 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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