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Loudoun County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Stretching from the Potomac River eastward across rolling Piedmont hills to the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including portions of Catoctin Mountain. The western third features mountainous terrain while the eastern areas consist of gently rolling hills with rich soils.

Known nationally for its horse industry with numerous thoroughbred and sport horse farms, alongside a thriving wine industry with over 40 vineyards in the western foothills. Suburban pressure has transformed much farmland, but remaining operations focus on high-value crops, agritourism, and direct-to-consumer sales.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthern Virginia
Top CommoditiesFruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves, Corn, Horses, Soybeans, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~890 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size~83 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 "Loudoun 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Loudoun County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Loudoun 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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