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Big Stone County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Level to gently rolling prairie with rich glacial till soils and Big Stone Lake forming the western border with South Dakota. The Minnesota River valley creates distinctive topography in the eastern portion of the county.

Intensive corn and soybean production dominates the agricultural landscape on highly productive prairie soils. Livestock operations include cattle feeding and hog production, with some dairy farms utilizing the abundant feed grain production.

Quick Facts
RegionWestern Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Horses
Farms & Ranches~290 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~260,000 acres
Average Farm Size~673 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 "Big Stone 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 Big Stone County Operations

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

Conservation efforts emphasize soil erosion control and water quality improvement in the Minnesota River watershed. Buffer strip programs along waterways are prioritized to reduce agricultural runoff into Big Stone Lake.

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 Big Stone County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Big Stone County

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

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