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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Located south of Richmond along the James and Appomattox rivers, featuring relatively flat coastal plain terrain with fertile alluvial soils and extensive pine forests. The county includes significant river frontage and bottomland areas ideal for agriculture.
Coastal plain agriculture emphasizes row crop production including corn, soybeans, and peanuts on the fertile river bottom soils. Livestock operations include cattle and poultry production, while timber harvesting from managed pine plantations provides significant agricultural income.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Virginia |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Hogs, Floriculture |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Prince George County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
13915 Boydton Plank Rd, Dinwiddie, VA 23841
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
20125 Sussex Dr, Sussex, VA 23884
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Prince George County Operations
Based on Prince George County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports drainage improvements in low-lying fields and nutrient management systems for intensive crop production. CSP promotes soil health practices and precision agriculture techniques adapted to coastal plain growing conditions.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Counties Bordering Prince George County
Prince George County shares borders with Charles City County, Virginia, Chesterfield County, Virginia, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Surry County, Virginia, and Sussex County, Virginia. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Prince George County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Virginia guide: Virginia Farm Programs Guide
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