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Chippewa 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 highly productive glacial till soils and the Minnesota River valley along the northern edge. Small lakes and wetlands are scattered throughout the otherwise productive agricultural landscape.

Intensive corn and soybean production on fertile prairie soils with significant livestock operations. Large-scale hog production and cattle feeding utilize the abundant grain production, creating an integrated agricultural economy.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~360,000 acres
Average Farm Size~648 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 "Chippewa 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 Chippewa County Operations

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

Programs emphasize nutrient management for large livestock operations and soil conservation on sloping lands. Water quality initiatives target the Minnesota River watershed with drainage management and buffer strip establishment.

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 Chippewa County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Chippewa 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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