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Washington County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in southwest Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands, featuring rolling hills, mountain valleys, and portions of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. The county encompasses fertile valley floors along the South Fork Holston River with elevations ranging from 1,800 to over 4,000 feet.

Agriculture emphasizes cattle farming, dairy operations, and crop production in the river valleys and rolling plateau areas. The county supports both traditional livestock operations and emerging specialty crops adapted to the higher elevation climate.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Virginia
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Dairy, Fruit & tree nuts, Sheep, Vegetables, Tobacco
Farms & Ranches~680 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~170,000 acres
Average Farm Size~125 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 "Washington 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 Washington County Operations

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

Programs support rotational grazing systems and water quality protection in the Tennessee River watershed headwaters. Focus on maintaining productive grasslands and supporting both traditional and beginning farmers in the mountain agriculture region.

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 Washington County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Washington 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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