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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Greensville County
Rainfall averages 47.9 inches per year. January lows average around 29°F while July highs reach about 89°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 94 farms in Greensville County, operating across 38,694 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 412 acres. Top commodities include cotton, soybeans, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southside Virginia |
| Top Commodities | Cotton, Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 34+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
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 Greensville County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
706 S Main St, Emporia, VA 23847
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 Greensville County
The forage year in Greensville County runs from green-up in May to peak growth in July (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 959 acres of pastureland and 320 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Greensville County
About 31% of Greensville County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 12% of farms are small and 11% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 412 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Greensville County
With corn and soybeans in the mix in Greensville County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Greensville County Operations
Based on Greensville County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs support crop rotation and soil health practices as farmers transition from traditional tobacco production. Water quality protection emphasizes managing agricultural runoff in the Chowan River basin watershed.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Greensville County: Northampton County, North Carolina, Brunswick County, Virginia, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Southampton County, Virginia, and Sussex County, Virginia. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Greensville 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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