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Cumberland County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and small valleys of the Piedmont region characterize this rural county northwest of Farmville. The James River forms part of the northern boundary, while numerous smaller creeks drain the agricultural areas.

Traditional mixed farming continues with cattle operations, hay production, and some row crop farming on family-scale operations. Timber production is important on forested areas between agricultural fields and pastures.

Quick Facts
RegionPiedmont
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~49,000 acres
Average Farm Size~211 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 "Cumberland 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 Cumberland County Operations

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

Pasture improvement and livestock facility upgrades are common conservation practices for cattle operations. Water quality protection emphasizes riparian buffers and nutrient management for streams flowing toward the James River.

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 Cumberland County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Cumberland 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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