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Craig County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Mountainous terrain with narrow valleys characterizes this sparsely populated western Virginia county. The James River cuts through dramatic mountain gorges, while forested ridges dominate the landscape.

Limited agriculture consists mainly of small cattle operations utilizing mountain pastures and valley hay fields. The challenging terrain restricts farming to valley bottoms and gentler slopes suitable for grazing.

Quick Facts
RegionValley and Ridge
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Sheep, Hogs, Poultry, Honey
Farms & Ranches~85 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~46,000 acres
Average Farm Size~247 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 "Craig 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 Craig County Operations

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

Mountain grazing management and livestock water system development are primary conservation focuses. Forest management practices are critical given the extensive woodland cover in steep mountain terrain.

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 Craig County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Craig 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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