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Brunswick County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Flat to gently rolling Coastal Plain terrain characterizes this southeastern Virginia county near the North Carolina border. The Meherrin and Nottoway Rivers flow through the agricultural landscape toward the Chesapeake Bay.

Traditional row crop farming continues with peanuts, cotton, and tobacco as signature crops of the region. Livestock operations integrate with crop production, utilizing crop residues and producing feed crops.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthside
Top CommoditiesTobacco, Soybeans, Vegetables, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~65,000 acres
Average Farm Size~315 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 "Brunswick 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 Brunswick County Operations

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

Crop rotation and cover crop programs promote soil health in intensive row crop systems. Water quality initiatives focus on reducing nutrient runoff to rivers flowing toward the Chesapeake Bay.

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 Brunswick County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Brunswick 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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