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Henry County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling Piedmont hills and valleys along the North Carolina border with the Smith River system providing drainage through agricultural areas. The landscape features a mix of agricultural land, forests, and small communities throughout this rural county.

Traditional tobacco and livestock farming continues alongside diversification efforts including alternative crops and specialty agriculture. Agricultural operations range from small family farms to larger commercial enterprises adapting to changing market conditions.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthside Virginia
Top CommoditiesTobacco, Vegetables, Floriculture, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~650 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~45,000 acres
Average Farm Size~174 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 "Henry 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 Henry County Operations

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

Conservation programs support sustainable tobacco production practices and encourage crop diversification for economic stability. Water quality protection focuses on the Smith River watershed through riparian buffers and erosion control measures.

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 Henry County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Henry 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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