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Union County, North Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling Piedmont terrain near the South Carolina border features the Rocky River system flowing through fertile valleys. Development pressure from nearby Charlotte affects much of the northern portion of the county.

Traditional farming is giving way to development pressure, but remaining operations include cattle ranches, poultry production, and hay farming. Horse farms and agritourism ventures serve the growing suburban population.

Quick Facts
RegionPiedmont
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Soybeans, Wheat, Corn, Floriculture, Cotton
Farms & Ranches~710 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~210,000 acres
Average Farm Size~240 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 "Union 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 Union County Operations

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

Farmland preservation programs help maintain agriculture amid rapid suburban development from Charlotte. Conservation practices focus on managing runoff from developed areas and protecting the Rocky River watershed.

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 Union County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Union 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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