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Frederick County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Fertile Shenandoah Valley floor bounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and Appalachian ridges to the west. The landscape features prime agricultural soils in the valley bottom with the Shenandoah River and Opequon Creek providing excellent drainage.

Intensive agriculture takes full advantage of some of Virginia's most fertile valley soils for grain production and livestock operations. The county supports large-scale farming operations alongside the region's famous apple orchards and diverse agricultural enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionShenandoah Valley
Top CommoditiesFruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves, Corn, Floriculture, Soybeans, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~94,000 acres
Average Farm Size~140 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 "Frederick 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 Frederick County Operations

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

Conservation programs promote precision agriculture and nutrient management on the highly productive valley farmland. Water quality protection emphasizes best management practices along the Shenandoah River and its 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 Frederick County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Frederick 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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