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Pulaski County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in the New River Valley with diverse topography including river bottomlands, rolling hills, and mountain slopes reaching into the Jefferson National Forest. The New River flows through the county, creating fertile valley soils surrounded by forested ridges and peaks.

Valley agriculture emphasizes beef cattle operations on excellent pastures in the fertile bottomlands, along with dairy farming and crop production including corn and hay. Mountain areas support timber operations and some specialty farming, while the scenic setting attracts agritourism enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Virginia
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Dairy, Corn, Sheep, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~480 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~74,000 acres
Average Farm Size~190 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 "Pulaski 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 Pulaski County Operations

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

EQIP supports pasture improvements and nutrient management systems for livestock operations in the productive valley environment. CRP enrollment targets steep mountain slopes for forest establishment and erosion control.

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 Pulaski County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pulaski 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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