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Summers 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 Greenbrier River creating valley bottomland through the county. New River Gorge area features dramatic topography limiting agricultural development.

Agriculture concentrates in river valleys, particularly along the Greenbrier River bottomland. Limited farming operations focus primarily on livestock production adapted to mountain conditions.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheastern Mountains
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Poultry, Maple syrup, Honey
Farms & Ranches~265 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~65,000 acres
Average Farm Size~165 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 "Summers 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 Summers County Operations

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

EQIP supports riparian protection along the Greenbrier River and stream crossing improvements. CSP promotes wildlife habitat enhancement integrated with livestock grazing systems.

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 Summers County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Summers 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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