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Mason County, West Virginia

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
RegionWestern Panhandle
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Cattle & calves, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Berries
Farms & Ranches~485 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~120,000 acres
Average Farm Size~155 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Mason County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Mason County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Mason County?"

Your Next Steps in Mason County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the West Virginia guide: West Virginia Farm Programs Guide

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