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Prince George County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

RegionCentral Virginia
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Hogs, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~26,000 acres
Average Farm Size~212 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 George 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.


Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Prince George County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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


Your Next Steps in Prince George 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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