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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Taylor County
The growing season in Taylor County spans roughly 275 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 47.6 inches per year. January lows average around 22°F while July highs reach about 83°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 374 farms in Taylor County, operating across 41,539 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 111 acres. Top commodities include cattle, equine, and sheep.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Poultry, Horses, Sheep, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Taylor County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
16346 Barbour County Highway, Philippi, WV 26416
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
47 Mountain Park Dr, Fairmont, WV 26554
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Farm Structure in Taylor County
About 25% of Taylor County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 27% of farms are small and 2% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 111 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Taylor County
Taylor County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, equine, and sheep. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Taylor County Operations
Based on Taylor County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports poultry operation improvements and manure management systems. CSP promotes integrated crop-livestock systems that work well with the county's rolling topography.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Taylor County: Barbour County, West Virginia, Harrison County, West Virginia, Marion County, West Virginia, Monongalia County, West Virginia, and Preston County, West Virginia. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Taylor 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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