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Richmond County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in the Northern Neck peninsula between the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers, featuring flat coastal plain terrain with numerous tidal creeks. The county includes historic Warsaw and sits along the scenic Rappahannock River with its productive alluvial soils.

Agriculture focuses on grain production and livestock operations on the fertile river bottomlands. Many farms combine crop rotation of corn, soybeans, and small grains with cattle grazing on the rolling fields.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthern Neck
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Barley
Farms & Ranches~85 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~36,000 acres
Average Farm Size~332 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 "Richmond 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 Richmond County Operations

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

Conservation efforts emphasize protecting the Chesapeake Bay watershed through nutrient management and riparian buffers. Cover crops and precision agriculture practices help reduce agricultural runoff into tidal waters.

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 Richmond County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Richmond 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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