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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Wood County
The growing season in Wood County spans roughly 275 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 45.0 inches per year. January lows average around 23°F while July highs reach about 86°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 845 farms in Wood County, operating across 85,648 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 101 acres. Top commodities include cattle, equine, and hogs.
Quick Facts
| Region | Mid-Ohio Valley |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Horses, Berries, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Wood County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
91 Boyles Ln, Parkersburg, WV 26104
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.
Programs for Wood County Operations
Based on Wood County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation Stewardship Program enrollment is high among corn and soybean producers implementing precision agriculture and cover crop systems. EQIP provides significant support for nutrient management planning and drainage improvements on the productive but sometimes wet river bottom soils.
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 Wood County: Athens County, Ohio, Meigs County, Ohio, Washington County, Ohio, Jackson County, West Virginia, Pleasants County, West Virginia, and Ritchie County, West Virginia. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Wood 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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