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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Greene County
Greene County averages 45.9 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 306 days. Annual mean temperature is 54.7°F.
Greene County's agricultural base centers on cattle, soybeans, and corn. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 187 farms working 30,811 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 2,379 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Piedmont Virginia |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Floriculture, Vegetables, Corn, Berries |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Greene County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
351 Lakeside Dr, Culpeper, VA 22701
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
325b Madison Rd, Orange, VA 22960
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.
Forage and Grazing in Greene County
Greene County reported 2,379 head of cattle across roughly 8,495 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a June growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for Greene County.
Farm Structure in Greene County
Greene County reports about 13 acres under irrigation. Farms average 165 acres, with about 22% classed as small operations. Around 29% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Greene County
Given the operation mix in Greene County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
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. 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
Counties Bordering Greene County
Greene County shares borders with Albemarle County, Virginia, Madison County, Virginia, Orange County, Virginia, Page County, Virginia, and Rockingham County, Virginia. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Greene 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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