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Upshur County, West Virginia

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling to hilly terrain with the West Fork River creating valley areas through the county. The landscape provides accessible agricultural land with moderate elevation changes.

Diverse agricultural operations take advantage of valley bottoms and rolling hills for mixed farming systems. Agriculture includes livestock production, hay farming, and some specialty crop enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Poultry, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~315 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~57,000 acres
Average Farm Size~123 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 "Upshur 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 Upshur County Operations

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

Beginning Farmer programs support new agricultural enterprises including specialty crop production. EQIP funding emphasizes sustainable practices for diversified farming operations in 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 Upshur County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Upshur 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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