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Sussex County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Positioned in southside Virginia's coastal plain, featuring flat terrain with extensive pine forests, wetlands, and agricultural clearings. The county is characterized by sandy soils, numerous small streams, and a landscape typical of the southeastern Virginia coastal plain region.

Agriculture focuses on peanut production, soybeans, cotton, and integrated forestry operations on the sandy coastal plain soils. Large-scale mechanized farming dominates with emphasis on crop rotation systems that maintain soil health and productivity.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthside
Top CommoditiesCotton, Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~145 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~70,000 acres
Average Farm Size~656 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 "Sussex 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 Sussex County Operations

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

Programs support precision agriculture techniques for peanut and cotton production while maintaining environmental sustainability. Emphasis on cover crops, integrated pest management, and conservation of sensitive wetland areas throughout the county.

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 Sussex County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Sussex 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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