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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Fairfax County
Temperatures in Fairfax County range from a January mean low of 26°F to a July mean high near 88°F. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. Expect about 306 frost-free days.
Fairfax County ran 77 farms and 3,616 acres of farmland in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: equine, equine, and flowering plants, potted.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Virginia |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Floriculture, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Honey |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Fairfax County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
98 Alexandria Pike Ste 12, Warrenton, VA 20186
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.
Programs for Fairfax County Operations
Based on Fairfax County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs focus on preserving remaining agricultural land and supporting urban-edge farming operations. Conservation efforts emphasize stormwater management and soil protection in this highly developed metropolitan area.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Charles County, Maryland, Montgomery County, Maryland, Prince George's County, Maryland, Arlington County, Virginia, Loudoun County, Virginia, and Prince William County, Virginia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Fairfax 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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