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Fauquier County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gently rolling Piedmont hills with fertile valleys, crossed by the Rappahannock River and numerous tributaries. The landscape features a pastoral mix of open fields, woodlands, and historic stone walls typical of Virginia's horse and hunt country.

Renowned for its horse farms and cattle operations taking advantage of excellent pasture conditions and temperate climate. The county balances traditional livestock agriculture with modern crop production, maintaining its reputation as premier agricultural land in Northern Virginia.

Quick Facts
RegionPiedmont Virginia
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Soybeans, Dairy, Corn, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~650 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~190,000 acres
Average Farm Size~181 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 "Fauquier 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 Fauquier County Operations

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

Conservation programs support pasture management and rotational grazing systems essential for the county's extensive livestock operations. Water quality protection focuses on stream buffers and nutrient management in this headwater region of the Rappahannock 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 Fauquier County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Fauquier 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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