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Charles City County, Virginia
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Flat Coastal Plain terrain lies between the James and Chickahominy Rivers in this historic Tidewater county. Numerous historic plantations line the James River, while extensive wetlands and forests break up the agricultural areas.
Large-scale row crop operations grow corn, soybeans, and wheat on the fertile river bottom soils. Some cattle operations utilize both pastures and crop residues, while forestry remains important on less productive soils.
Quick Facts
| Region | Tidewater |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Floriculture, Sheep |
| Farms & Ranches | ~95 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~34,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~400 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Charles City 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 Charles City County Operations
Based on Charles City County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Precision agriculture and nutrient management are priorities for intensive crop production near sensitive river systems. Wetland conservation programs protect important habitat areas between the James and Chickahominy Rivers.
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 Charles City County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Charles City County?"
Your Next Steps in Charles City 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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