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Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Virginia's largest county by area, located along the North Carolina border with diverse topography ranging from Piedmont rolling hills to foothill regions approaching the Blue Ridge. The Dan River flows through the county, creating fertile bottomlands and providing water resources for agriculture.

Large-scale agriculture includes significant tobacco production alongside corn, soybean, and cotton cultivation on the extensive fertile soils. Beef cattle operations utilize both bottomland and hillside pastures, while timber management provides important supplemental income across the county's vast forested areas.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthside Virginia
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Tobacco, Soybeans, Poultry, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~1,200 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~240,000 acres
Average Farm Size~232 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 "Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County Operations

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

EQIP assists with large-scale irrigation systems utilizing Dan River water resources and modernization of tobacco production facilities. CSP promotes conservation tillage practices and cover cropping in extensive row crop operations.

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 Pittsylvania County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pittsylvania 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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