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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Brooke County
Temperatures in Brooke County range from a January mean low of 21°F to a July mean high near 84°F. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Brooke County ran 75 farms, 10,110 acres of farmland, and 788 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, hogs, and honey.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Panhandle |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Hogs, Honey |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
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 Brooke County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1 Ball Park Drive, Mcmechen, WV 26040
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 Brooke County Operations
Based on Brooke County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs support high-value crop production and soil conservation on steep slopes near the Ohio River. Small farm development initiatives help beginning farmers access land and markets in the urban corridor.
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 Jefferson County, Ohio, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Hancock County, West Virginia, and Ohio County, West Virginia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Brooke 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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