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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Hampshire County
Temperatures in Hampshire County range from a January mean low of 22°F to a July mean high near 86°F. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Hampshire County ran 880 farms, 145,379 acres of farmland, and 6,362 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, corn, and goats.
Quick Facts
| Region | Eastern Panhandle |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Corn, Floriculture |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Hampshire County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
500 E Main St, Romney, WV 26757
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 Hampshire County Operations
Based on Hampshire County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Chesapeake Bay watershed programs promote nutrient management and stream protection practices. Poultry waste management systems help convert manure into valuable crop fertilizer while protecting water quality.
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 Allegany County, Maryland, Frederick County, Virginia, Grant County, West Virginia, Hardy County, West Virginia, Mineral County, West Virginia, and Morgan County, West Virginia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Hampshire 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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