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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Lewis County
Temperatures in Lewis County range from a January mean low of 23°F to a July mean high near 85°F. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Lewis County ran 444 farms, 86,546 acres of farmland, and 2,860 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, sheep, and tomatoes.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Poultry, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Sheep, Hogs |
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 Lewis County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
24 Gateway Dr, Weston, WV 26452
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 Lewis County Operations
Based on Lewis County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Forest management practices integrate with agricultural operations to provide diverse income streams. Grazing systems management helps maintain pasture productivity on the county's rolling terrain.
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 Braxton County, West Virginia, Doddridge County, West Virginia, Gilmer County, West Virginia, Harrison County, West Virginia, Upshur County, West Virginia, and Webster County, West Virginia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Lewis 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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