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Clarke County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county spans from the Shenandoah River valley up into the Blue Ridge foothills, with Berryville serving as the county seat. Historic estates and gentleman farms characterize much of the landscape near the West Virginia border.

High-value agriculture includes vineyards, horse farms, and cattle operations on well-maintained properties. Apple orchards take advantage of favorable climate conditions, while some grain production occurs on flatter valley areas.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthern Shenandoah Valley
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Horses, Corn, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~50,000 acres
Average Farm Size~119 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 "Clarke 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 Clarke County Operations

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

Conservation programs support sustainable viticulture practices and pasture management for horse operations. Water quality protection emphasizes nutrient management and riparian buffers along Shenandoah River tributaries.

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 Clarke County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Clarke 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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