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Nottoway County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in south-central Virginia's Piedmont region with gently rolling terrain, pine forests, and fertile creek valleys including the Nottoway River drainage. The landscape features a mix of agricultural fields, managed pine plantations, and hardwood forests.

Traditional Southside agriculture includes tobacco production alongside increasing corn, soybean, and cotton cultivation on the fertile Piedmont soils. Beef cattle operations utilize improved pastures, while timber management and harvesting provide significant agricultural income.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthside Virginia
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Soybeans, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Goats
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~59,000 acres
Average Farm Size~193 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 "Nottoway 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 Nottoway County Operations

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

EQIP assists with crop diversification efforts and modernization of tobacco production facilities. CRP enrollment targets environmentally sensitive areas for forest establishment and wildlife habitat creation.

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 Nottoway County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Nottoway 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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