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Prince Edward 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 hills, mixed forests, and fertile creek valleys including the Appomattox River watershed. The terrain features productive agricultural soils interspersed with pine and hardwood forests.

Traditional Southside agriculture includes tobacco cultivation alongside diversified crop production featuring corn, soybeans, and hay. Beef cattle operations utilize improved pastures throughout the county, while timber management provides supplemental income from the extensive forested areas.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthside Virginia
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Cattle & calves, Tobacco, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Corn
Farms & Ranches~340 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~56,000 acres
Average Farm Size~174 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 "Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County Operations

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

EQIP assists with crop diversification efforts and pasture improvement systems throughout the rolling Piedmont landscape. CRP enrollment focuses on erosion-prone areas and establishment of wildlife habitat corridors connecting forest fragments.

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 Prince Edward County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Prince Edward 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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