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Orange County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Situated in the central Piedmont region with rolling hills, fertile soils, and scenic rural landscapes including portions of the Rapidan River watershed. The terrain features gentle slopes ideal for agriculture with mixed hardwood forests on the steeper areas.

Diverse agriculture includes beef cattle operations on excellent pastures, horse farms taking advantage of the scenic setting, and growing wine industry with several established vineyards. The county maintains strong agricultural traditions while adapting to proximity to urban markets.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Virginia
Top CommoditiesFloriculture, Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Dairy
Farms & Ranches~450 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~100,000 acres
Average Farm Size~242 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 "Orange 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 Orange County Operations

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

EQIP supports pasture improvement systems and vineyard establishment utilizing the county's favorable soils and climate. CSP promotes soil health practices and habitat enhancement in both grazing and crop production systems.

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 Orange County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Orange 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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