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Greene County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling Piedmont foothills at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains with numerous streams flowing eastward toward the Rappahannock River. The landscape transitions from gentle agricultural valleys to steeper terrain approaching the mountain slopes.

Agriculture combines traditional livestock and crop production with emerging specialty farming and agritourism operations. The county's proximity to Charlottesville provides market opportunities for direct sales and value-added agricultural products.

Quick Facts
RegionPiedmont Virginia
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Soybeans, Floriculture, Vegetables, Corn, Berries
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~31,000 acres
Average Farm Size~165 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 "Greene 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 Greene County Operations

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

Programs support sustainable farming practices in the Rappahannock River headwaters region with emphasis on water quality protection. Conservation efforts focus on soil health improvement and erosion control on the county's sloping agricultural landscape.

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 Greene County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Greene 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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