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Cass County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling forested terrain with numerous lakes including Leech Lake and extensive sandy soils. The county features a complex landscape of forests, wetlands, and scattered agricultural clearings.

Limited farming concentrated on better soils with hay production and beef cattle operations predominating. Small grain production and pasture-based livestock systems are adapted to the short growing season and sandy soils.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Dairy, Wheat, Horses
Farms & Ranches~340 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~130,000 acres
Average Farm Size~276 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 "Cass 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 Cass County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize wildlife habitat enhancement and forest management practices. CRP enrollments focus on marginal agricultural lands that provide better wildlife habitat than crop production value.

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 Cass County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Cass 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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