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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Augusta County
Temperatures in Augusta County range from a January mean low of 24°F to a July mean high near 84°F. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Augusta County ran 1,460 farms, 243,974 acres of farmland, and 37,862 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, milk, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Shenandoah Valley |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Floriculture |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 16+ 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 Augusta County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
70 Dick Huff Ln, Verona, VA 24482
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 Augusta County Operations
Based on Augusta County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Nutrient management is critical for large poultry and dairy operations to protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Conservation programs emphasize precision agriculture techniques and manure management systems for intensive livestock operations.
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 Albemarle County, Virginia, Bath County, Virginia, Highland County, Virginia, Nelson County, Virginia, Rockbridge County, Virginia, and Rockingham County, Virginia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Augusta County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Virginia guide: Virginia Farm Programs Guide
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