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Halifax County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling Piedmont terrain transitioning to coastal plain with the Dan and Staunton Rivers creating fertile bottomlands. The landscape features a mix of agricultural valleys, wooded hills, and river bottom farmland throughout this large rural county.

Large-scale agriculture emphasizes row crop production in river bottoms and livestock operations on rolling upland areas. Traditional tobacco farming continues alongside diversified crop rotations including soybeans, corn, and other cash crops.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthside Virginia
Top CommoditiesHogs, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Tobacco, Corn, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~720 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size~209 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 "Halifax 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 Halifax County Operations

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

Programs support sustainable tobacco production alongside crop diversification efforts and soil conservation practices. Conservation efforts focus on protecting water quality in the Roanoke River basin through buffer strips and nutrient management.

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 Halifax County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Halifax 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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