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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Greenwood County
Greenwood County sits within the Southern Piedmont (MLRA 136) region. Elevation averages about 586 feet.
Temperatures in Greenwood County range from a January mean low of 34°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches.
Greenwood County ran 477 farms and 79,037 acres of farmland in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, cut christmas trees, and cut christmas trees & short term woody trees.
Quick Facts
| Region | Upper Savannah |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Berries, Goats, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 13+ 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 Greenwood County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
115 Enterprise Ct, Greenwood, SC 29649
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
County Bldg, 394 Highway 28 Byp, Abbeville, SC 29620
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 Greenwood County Operations
Based on Greenwood County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Lake shoreline protection and pasture management receive conservation program emphasis. Beginning farmer initiatives support young producers entering cattle operations around Lake Greenwood.
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 Abbeville County, South Carolina, Edgefield County, South Carolina, Laurens County, South Carolina, McCormick County, South Carolina, Newberry County, South Carolina, and Saluda County, South Carolina. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Greenwood County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the South Carolina guide: South Carolina Farm Programs Guide
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