Lee County, Iowa
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Mississippi River bottomlands and bluffs create diverse topography from Keokuk to Fort Madison. River terraces and steep hillsides contrast with fertile floodplains.
River bottom corn and soybean production yields exceptionally high on fertile alluvial soils. Upland areas support cattle grazing and hay production on slopes too steep for row crops.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Iowa |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Vegetables |
| Farms & Ranches | ~395 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~220,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~278 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 "Lee 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 Lee County Operations
Based on Lee County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Mississippi River corridor programs focus on preventing agricultural runoff and managing flood risks. Steep slope conservation practices prevent erosion on bluff lands.
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 Lee County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Lee County?"
Your Next Steps in Lee 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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