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Union County, South Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling piedmont hills with red clay soils and several tributaries of the Broad River system draining the county. The landscape features agricultural valleys interspersed with forested ridges and scattered granite outcroppings.

Beef cattle operations dominate the agricultural landscape, utilizing extensive pastureland across the rolling terrain. Hay production supports livestock operations, while limited row crop production occurs in flatter valley areas with suitable soils.

Quick Facts
RegionPiedmont
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Corn, Honey
Farms & Ranches~200 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~55,000 acres
Average Farm Size~176 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:

Grazing land management programs focus on pasture improvement and rotational grazing systems for sustainable cattle operations. Conservation practices emphasize erosion control and riparian buffer establishment on sloping agricultural land throughout the county.

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 South Carolina guide: South Carolina Farm Programs Guide

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