Pendleton County, West Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Mountainous terrain with the South Branch Potomac River creating fertile valleys through the county. High elevation areas and steep slopes dominate much of the landscape.

Agriculture thrives in the South Branch Potomac River valley with extensive livestock operations. Mountain pastures support cattle grazing while valley areas produce hay and some crops.

Quick Facts


Region	Eastern Mountains
Top Commodities	Poultry, Cattle & calves, Corn, Sheep, Soybeans, Goats
Farms & Ranches	~385 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~170,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~289 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 "Pendleton 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 Pendleton County Operations

Based on Pendleton County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

CSP supports diverse livestock operations including cattle, sheep, and poultry enterprises. EQIP funding focuses on water quality protection along the South Branch Potomac River system.

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 Pendleton County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pendleton 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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