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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Yadkin County
Elevation across Yadkin County averages about 878 feet. The county falls within the Southern Piedmont (MLRA 136) land resource region.
The growing season in Yadkin County spans roughly 334 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 46.1 inches per year. January lows average around 28°F while July highs reach about 88°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 754 farms in Yadkin County, operating across 98,329 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 130 acres. Top commodities include soybeans, corn, and tobacco.
Quick Facts
| Region | Foothills |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Soybeans, Corn, Tobacco, Wheat, Floriculture |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 14+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Yadkin County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
2051 Agricultral Way, Yadkinville, NC 27055
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.
Programs for Yadkin County Operations
Based on Yadkin County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Vineyard establishment and management practices support the growing wine industry and agritourism economy. Yadkin River watershed protection requires careful nutrient management and erosion control on sloping vineyard sites.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Yadkin County: Davie County, North Carolina, Forsyth County, North Carolina, Iredell County, North Carolina, Surry County, North Carolina, and Wilkes County, North Carolina. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Yadkin 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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