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Patrick County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Situated along the North Carolina border in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring rolling hills, steep hollows, and the Smith River flowing through the county. The terrain includes fertile bottomlands along waterways surrounded by forested hills and ridges.

Mountain agriculture includes tobacco cultivation on hillside farms, beef cattle operations utilizing valley pastures, and timber harvesting from extensive forest lands. Many small farms maintain traditional Appalachian farming practices while some have diversified into specialty crops and agritourism.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Virginia
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Floriculture, Vegetables, Dairy
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~71,000 acres
Average Farm Size~157 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 "Patrick 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 Patrick County Operations

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

EQIP supports erosion control on steep tobacco fields and pasture improvements in valley locations. CRP enrollment focuses on highly erodible hillside cropland conversion to forest cover and wildlife habitat establishment.

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 Patrick County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Patrick 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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