Agriculture in Our County

Located on the western edge of Virginia, Alleghany County is cradled by the rugged Alleghany Mountains.

Farmers in this mountainous county utilize the climate, topography and soils to raise beef cattle and grow hay. Farmers here raise nearly 3,000 head of beef cattle and grow corn to feed the animals.

There are 202 farms on 32,937 acres in this picturesque county.