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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Loudoun County
Temperatures in Loudoun County range from a January mean low of 25°F to a July mean high near 87°F. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. Expect about 306 frost-free days.
Loudoun County ran 1,332 farms, 110,133 acres of farmland, and 12,983 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, corn, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Virginia |
| Top Commodities | Fruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves, Corn, Horses, Soybeans, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Loudoun County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
98 Alexandria Pike Ste 12, Warrenton, VA 20186
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 Loudoun County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 27% of farmland in Loudoun County, about 30,072 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 Loudoun County
Farms in Loudoun County average 83 acres, and about 59% are small operations. Roughly 21% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 362 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Loudoun County
With cattle and equine in the mix in Loudoun County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and brush management (rangeland). 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 Loudoun County Operations
Based on Loudoun County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP prioritizes pasture management improvements for equine operations and vineyard establishment practices. CREP focuses on protecting stream corridors from development pressure while maintaining agricultural viability.
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 Frederick County, Maryland, Montgomery County, Maryland, Washington County, Maryland, Clarke County, Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, and Fauquier County, Virginia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Loudoun 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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