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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Boone County
Temperatures in Boone County range from a January mean low of 25°F to a July mean high near 85°F. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches. Expect about 306 frost-free days.
Boone County ran 31 farms, 2,641 acres of farmland, and 70 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: honey and cattle.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southern |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Poultry, Honey, Cattle & calves |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Boone County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
2631 5th Street Rd, Huntington, WV 25701
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
8150 Court Ave # C, Hamlin, WV 25523
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Boone County Operations
Based on Boone County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation efforts focus on reclaiming former mining sites for agricultural use and preventing erosion on steep slopes. Small-scale farming initiatives support food security in rural communities.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Kanawha County, West Virginia, Lincoln County, West Virginia, Logan County, West Virginia, Raleigh County, West Virginia, and Wyoming County, West Virginia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Boone County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the West Virginia guide: West Virginia Farm Programs Guide
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