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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About King George County
Temperatures in King George County range from a January mean low of 27°F to a July mean high near 89°F. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. Expect about 334 frost-free days.
King George County ran 169 farms, 34,854 acres of farmland, and 1,311 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, corn, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Neck |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Cattle & calves, Honey, Fruit & tree nuts |
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 King George County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
4805 Carr Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
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 King George County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 15% of farmland in King George County, about 5,079 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in May. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in King George County
Farms in King George County average 206 acres, and about 27% are small operations. Roughly 22% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up.
What Tends to Fit in King George County
King George County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were grain, soybeans, and corn. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for King George County Operations
Based on King George County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation efforts prioritize Rappahannock River water quality protection through buffer strips and nutrient management practices. Programs support sustainable agriculture that balances productivity with environmental stewardship in the Chesapeake Bay 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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Charles County, Maryland, Caroline County, Virginia, Essex County, Virginia, Stafford County, Virginia, and Westmoreland County, Virginia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in King George 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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