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Buchanan County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Steep mountains and narrow hollows characterize this far southwestern Virginia county in the heart of Appalachian coal country. The Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River drains the rugged terrain toward Kentucky.

Very limited agriculture exists due to the extremely mountainous terrain and historical focus on coal mining. Small gardens and occasional cattle on reclaimed mine sites represent most agricultural activity.

Quick Facts
RegionAppalachian Plateau
Top CommoditiesFruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves, Sheep, Horses, Honey
Farms & Ranches~45 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~8,500 acres
Average Farm Size~97 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 "Buchanan 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 Buchanan County Operations

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

Limited programs focus on developing agriculture on reclaimed surface mine sites where possible. Steep slope management and erosion control are priorities for any agricultural development.

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 Buchanan County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Buchanan 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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