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Brown 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 some of Minnesota's most productive agricultural soils derived from glacial till. The Minnesota River forms the northern boundary with its associated valley and floodplain soils.

Highly intensive corn and soybean production dominates the landscape, supported by large-scale livestock operations. Major hog production facilities and cattle feeding operations create a integrated crop-livestock agricultural economy.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Hogs, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~300,000 acres
Average Farm Size~311 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 "Brown 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 Brown County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on nutrient management for large livestock operations and water quality protection in the Minnesota River basin. Precision agriculture technologies are widely adopted to optimize fertilizer application on high-value cropland.

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 Brown County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Brown 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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