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Buckingham County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling Piedmont hills and river valleys create diverse terrain across this central Virginia county. The James and Appomattox Rivers form portions of the county boundaries, with numerous smaller creeks draining the agricultural areas.

Traditional mixed farming continues with cattle operations, crop production, and some remaining tobacco acreage. Family farms often combine livestock and crops in integrated systems utilizing pastures, hay fields, and cultivated areas.

Quick Facts
RegionPiedmont
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Horses, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~81,000 acres
Average Farm Size~216 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 "Buckingham 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 Buckingham County Operations

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

Soil conservation on rolling terrain emphasizes no-till practices and contour farming to reduce erosion. Riparian buffer programs protect water quality in streams flowing to the James River system.

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 Buckingham County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Buckingham 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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