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Clare County, Michigan

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Sandy soils and rolling hills characterize this transition zone between agricultural regions and northern forests. The Tobacco and Tittabawassee rivers create fertile valleys amid predominantly forested terrain.

Beef cattle operations utilize the marginal lands and forest openings for grazing and hay production. Christmas tree farming and some row crop production on better soils provide agricultural diversity.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Michigan
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Horses, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~47,000 acres
Average Farm Size~139 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Clare 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 Clare County Operations

Based on Clare County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Forest stewardship programs integrate agricultural and forestry practices for sustainable land use. Pasture improvement initiatives focus on species selection adapted to sandy soils and variable moisture conditions.

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 Clare County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Clare County?"

Your Next Steps in Clare County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Michigan guide: Michigan Farm Programs Guide

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