Greene 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 deep, fertile soils extends across most of the county, interrupted by the North Raccoon River valley system. Spring Lake State Park features a constructed lake and restored prairie grasslands on former agricultural land.
Large-scale corn and soybean operations dominate the agricultural landscape, with many farms exceeding 1,000 acres in size. Wind energy development provides additional income to landowners while allowing continued agricultural use of the land beneath turbines.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Central Iowa |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Hogs, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Horses, Sheep |
| Farms & Ranches | ~320 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~320,000 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 "Greene 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 Greene County Operations
Based on Greene County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Raccoon River watershed initiatives focus on reducing nutrient loading through cover crops and bioreactors. Wind energy compatibility programs help farmers integrate renewable energy development with continued agricultural production.
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 Greene County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Greene County?"
Your Next Steps in Greene 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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