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Accomack County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located on Virginia's Eastern Shore peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. The county features flat coastal plain terrain with numerous tidal creeks, salt marshes, and barrier islands including Assateague Island.

Agriculture dominates the landscape with large-scale vegetable production and poultry operations taking advantage of the fertile coastal soils. Sweet potatoes, soybeans, and corn are major field crops, while chicken houses dot the rural areas.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Shore
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~81,000 acres
Average Farm Size~320 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 "Accomack 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 Accomack County Operations

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

EQIP funding focuses heavily on poultry waste management systems and nutrient management planning for vegetable operations. Conservation practices emphasize protecting the sensitive Chesapeake Bay watershed through cover crops and precision agriculture techniques.

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 Accomack County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Accomack County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Virginia guide: Virginia Farm Programs Guide

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