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Westmoreland County, Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Positioned on the Northern Neck peninsula between the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers, featuring flat coastal plain terrain with extensive waterfront and tidal marshes. The county includes historic Stratford Hall and is characterized by fertile alluvial soils along the tidal river systems.

Agriculture focuses on grain production, cattle operations, and specialty crops on the fertile river bottomlands and coastal plain soils. Many farms emphasize crop rotation systems that include corn, soybeans, and small grains with integrated livestock grazing.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthern Neck
Top CommoditiesCorn, Vegetables, Soybeans, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries
Farms & Ranches~110 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~51,000 acres
Average Farm Size~359 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 "Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize Chesapeake Bay watershed protection through nutrient management and riparian forest buffers. Focus on precision agriculture and cover crops to reduce agricultural runoff while maintaining productive grain and livestock operations.

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 Westmoreland County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Westmoreland 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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