Putnam County, West Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills with Kanawha River bottomland providing fertile agricultural soils. The county benefits from river valley agriculture combined with upland farming areas.

Agriculture utilizes both fertile river bottomland and rolling upland areas for diverse farming operations. Growing suburban development pressure affects agricultural land use patterns throughout the county.

Quick Facts


Region	Western
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Floriculture, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry, Berries
Farms & Ranches	~395 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~65,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~100 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 "Putnam 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 Putnam County Operations

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

EQIP emphasizes sustainable practices for farms under development pressure. CRP provides alternative income for farmers facing urban expansion while protecting environmental resources.

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 Putnam County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Putnam 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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