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Preston County, West Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling plateau terrain with moderate elevation and the Cheat River drainage system. The county features accessible agricultural land with less extreme relief than neighboring mountain counties.

Diverse agricultural operations take advantage of the rolling terrain and moderate climate. Mixed farming includes livestock, hay production, and some crop farming across the accessible landscape.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Vegetables, Soybeans, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~445 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~150,000 acres
Average Farm Size~124 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 "Preston 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 Preston County Operations

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

EQIP supports dairy farm infrastructure improvements and manure management systems. CSP promotes diverse crop rotations and integrated livestock-crop systems across the rolling terrain.

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 Preston County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Preston 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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