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Southampton County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in the coastal plain of southside Virginia near the North Carolina border, featuring flat to gently rolling terrain with numerous swamps and wetlands. The county includes the historic town of Courtland and is characterized by sandy soils and extensive pine forests mixed with agricultural areas.

Agriculture emphasizes peanut production, cotton, soybeans, and timber operations on the sandy coastal plain soils. Many farms integrate row crop production with pine forestry, taking advantage of the region's favorable climate and well-drained soils.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthside
Top CommoditiesCotton, Hogs, Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~285 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size~558 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 "Southampton 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 Southampton County Operations

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

Programs support sustainable crop rotation systems and wetland conservation in the environmentally sensitive coastal plain. Emphasis on precision agriculture and integrated pest management for peanut and cotton production.

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 Southampton County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Southampton 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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