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Carver County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gently rolling prairie with productive glacial till soils and numerous lakes and wetlands. The Minnesota River forms the southern boundary with its fertile valley soils and associated terraces.

High-value crop production including vegetables, corn, and soybeans on premium soils near Twin Cities markets. Dairy operations and specialty crops benefit from proximity to urban consumers and processing facilities.

Quick Facts
RegionTwin Cities Metro
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Hogs, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size~259 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 "Carver 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 Carver County Operations

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

Programs emphasize sustainable practices for intensive operations and support for beginning farmers entering high-value agriculture. Water quality initiatives focus on protecting lakes and the Minnesota River from agricultural runoff.

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 Carver County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Carver 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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