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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About King and Queen County
King and Queen County averages 46.9 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 334 days. Annual mean temperature is 58.4°F.
King and Queen County's agricultural base centers on corn, soybeans, and cattle. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 110 farms working 50,027 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 353 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Middle Peninsula |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Hogs, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 King and Queen County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
772 Richmond Beach Rd, Tappahannock, VA 22560
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.
Programs for King and Queen County Operations
Based on King and Queen County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs emphasize protecting Chesapeake Bay tributaries through nutrient management and riparian forest buffers. Sustainable farming practices focus on maintaining soil health and water quality in this sensitive tidal 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
Counties Bordering King and Queen County
King and Queen County shares borders with Caroline County, Virginia, Essex County, Virginia, Gloucester County, Virginia, James City County, Virginia, King William County, Virginia, and Middlesex 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 King and Queen 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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