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Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Rolling hills and river bottomland along the Ohio River characterize this county's terrain. Point Pleasant, located at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers, serves as a major geographic landmark.
Agriculture focuses heavily on livestock operations with extensive pastureland throughout the rolling terrain. Row crop production occurs primarily in the fertile river bottomlands near the Ohio River.
Quick Facts
| Region | Western Panhandle |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Berries |
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 Mason County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
224 1st St, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
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 Mason County Operations
Based on Mason County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP funding supports pasture improvement and livestock watering systems on hillside operations. CRP enrollment helps protect steep slopes from erosion while providing wildlife habitat.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Mason County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Gallia County, Ohio, Meigs County, Ohio, Cabell County, West Virginia, Jackson County, West Virginia, and Putnam County, West Virginia. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Mason 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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