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Rockingham County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Spans the central Shenandoah Valley from the Blue Ridge to the Allegheny Mountains, featuring the fertile Shenandoah River valley floor. The county includes Massanutten Mountain and encompasses some of Virginia's most productive agricultural land with rich limestone soils.

One of Virginia's leading agricultural counties with intensive poultry production, dairy farming, and row crop operations. Large-scale turkey and chicken operations dominate alongside significant corn and soybean acreage supporting the livestock industry.

Quick Facts
RegionShenandoah Valley
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~1,240 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~190,000 acres
Average Farm Size~111 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 "Rockingham 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 Rockingham County Operations

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

Environmental programs address nutrient management from intensive livestock operations and protect the Shenandoah River watershed. Focus on manure management systems, cover crops, and precision agriculture to balance productivity with environmental stewardship.

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 Rockingham County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Rockingham 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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