Clay County, Iowa
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Flat to gently rolling prairie with numerous natural lakes including Trumbull Lake. The landscape features highly productive glacial soils and scattered wetland areas typical of the prairie pothole region.
Intensive corn and soybean production dominates agriculture on some of Iowa's most productive soils. Large-scale farming operations utilize modern equipment and precision agriculture to achieve consistently high yields.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northwest Iowa |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Hogs, Poultry, Cattle & calves, Sheep, Goats |
| Farms & Ranches | ~405 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~310,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~420 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 "Clay 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 Clay County Operations
Based on Clay County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Wetland conservation and drainage management balance agricultural production with habitat preservation. Farmers implement nutrient stewardship practices to protect water quality in the numerous lakes and wetlands.
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 Clay County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Clay County?"
Your Next Steps in Clay 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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