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Robeson County, North Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

This large Coastal Plain county features flat to gently rolling terrain with numerous swamps and pocosins. The Lumber River meanders through the county, creating extensive wetlands and fertile floodplains.

Intensive agricultural production includes large-scale hog and poultry operations alongside extensive row crop farming. Corn, soybeans, and sweet potatoes are grown on the fertile coastal plain soils, often under contract with processing facilities.

Quick Facts
RegionCoastal Plain
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Hogs, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Cotton
Farms & Ranches~1,240 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~260,000 acres
Average Farm Size~359 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 "Robeson 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 Robeson County Operations

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

Nutrient management for livestock operations and wetland restoration are major conservation priorities. Hurricane resilience and flood recovery assistance programs are frequently utilized due to coastal storm impacts.

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 Robeson County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Robeson 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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