Butler County, Iowa
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Gently rolling prairie terrain with the Shell Rock and West Fork Cedar rivers providing drainage. Prairie pothole wetlands and scattered timber areas create habitat diversity.
Premium agricultural soils support intensive corn and soybean production with consistently high yields. Livestock operations, particularly cattle and hogs, are integrated with grain production on many farms.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Iowa |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Hogs, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Horses |
| Farms & Ranches | ~520 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~330,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~308 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Butler 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 Butler County Operations
Based on Butler County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Prairie pothole restoration and wetland conservation are emphasized to support wildlife habitat. Soil health practices including cover crops and reduced tillage are widely adopted to maintain productivity.
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 Butler County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Butler County?"
Your Next Steps in Butler County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Iowa guide: Iowa Farm Programs Guide
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