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Shiawassee County, Michigan

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling farmland and prairies dominate the landscape, with the Shiawassee River flowing north through the county creating fertile floodplains. The Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in the northeast provides critical waterfowl habitat along the river corridor.

Diverse crop production focuses heavily on corn, soybeans, and sugar beets on the rich soils. Dairy operations and beef cattle utilize the extensive hay and pasture lands throughout the county.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Central Michigan
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~680 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~210,000 acres
Average Farm Size~201 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 "Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on wetland restoration and water quality protection along the Shiawassee River watershed. Sugar beet producers actively participate in soil health initiatives to maintain productivity on intensively farmed ground.

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 Shiawassee County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Shiawassee 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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