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Monroe County, Michigan

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Flat terrain along Lake Erie's western shore with fertile soils and extensive agricultural areas in Michigan's most southern county. The landscape includes lake plains, river valleys, and some of the state's most productive farmland.

Intensive agriculture with major corn, soybean, and wheat production on highly productive soils. Significant vegetable production, particularly processing tomatoes and other cash crops, plus livestock operations.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Michigan
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Floriculture, Vegetables, Wheat, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~450 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~210,000 acres
Average Farm Size~184 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 "Monroe 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 Monroe County Operations

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

Large-scale operations implement precision agriculture and nutrient management through CSP enrollment. Drainage improvements and water quality protection are priorities given proximity to Lake Erie.

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 Monroe County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Monroe 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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