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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Campbell County
Campbell County averages 44.8 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 334 days. Annual mean temperature is 56.4°F.
Campbell County's agricultural base centers on cattle, milk, and soybeans. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 642 farms working 117,078 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 22,386 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Piedmont |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Dairy, Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Floriculture |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 35+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Campbell County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
163 Kabler Ln, Rustburg, VA 24588
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.
Forage and Grazing in Campbell County
Campbell County reported 22,386 head of cattle across roughly 34,448 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a July growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for Campbell County.
Farm Structure in Campbell County
Campbell County reports about 93 acres under irrigation. Farms average 182 acres, with about 19% classed as small operations. Around 27% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Campbell County
Given the operation mix in Campbell County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage for dairies; and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Campbell County Operations
Based on Campbell County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Pasture management across diverse terrain from valleys to hillsides is a major conservation focus. Programs emphasize protecting the James River watershed through nutrient management and erosion control practices.
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
Counties Bordering Campbell County
Campbell County shares borders with Amherst County, Virginia, Appomattox County, Virginia, Bedford County, Virginia, Charlotte County, Virginia, Halifax County, Virginia, and Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Campbell 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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