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Farming in West Virginia

Regional guidance, not a property assessment. Reviewed crop guidance for West Virginia is not published yet. Choose a county for local referrals and listings.

Local help

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All West Virginia resources

  • West Virginia University ExtensionWest Virginia

    West Virginia's land-grant Extension service. Its agriculture section and county offices help with soil sampling and local agriculture questions.

    Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (West Virginia), through county officesFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • WVU Soil Testing LaboratoryWest Virginia

    The soil lab of West Virginia University's Davis College, working closely with WVU Extension. It produces fertilizer and lime recommendations and is the lab behind the county office soil test forms.

    Tests listed by the lab: basic soil analysis (pH, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus saturation), organic matter, electrical conductivity, micronutrient package

    Submitting samples: Each sample needs its own submission form, available from county offices or online; optional tests are bought through the WVU Extension online store.

    Sampling and submission instructions · Current fees

    Soil and plant testing labsServes: West Virginia residents and other interested parties, as the lab states itOffice: Morgantown, WVVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

    National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

    Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

    List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Service CentersNationwide

    Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Counties in West Virginia

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