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Page County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in the Shenandoah Valley between the Blue Ridge and Massanutten mountains, featuring fertile limestone valley floors and steep mountain slopes. The South Fork Shenandoah River flows through the county, creating rich bottomlands ideal for agriculture.

Valley agriculture takes full advantage of fertile limestone soils and favorable climate for beef cattle operations, dairy farming, and crop production including corn and hay. Apple orchards and vegetable production thrive in the mountain-protected valley environment with excellent water resources.

Quick Facts
RegionShenandoah Valley
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Barley, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~57,000 acres
Average Farm Size~117 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 "Page 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 Page County Operations

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

EQIP emphasizes nutrient management for dairy operations and orchard improvement practices utilizing the valley's excellent growing conditions. CSP supports rotational grazing systems and soil health improvements on the productive limestone soils.

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 Page County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Page 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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