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Chisago County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling glacial terrain with numerous lakes and the St. Croix River forming the eastern boundary with Wisconsin. Mixed agricultural soils range from productive till areas to sandier soils supporting different farming systems.

Diversified farming with dairy operations, corn, and hay production adapted to rolling terrain and varied soil types. Horse farms and small livestock operations are increasingly common due to proximity to Twin Cities recreation demand.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Central Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~290 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~81,000 acres
Average Farm Size~110 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 "Chisago 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 Chisago County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on water quality protection for lakes and the St. Croix River watershed. CREP initiatives emphasize riparian buffers and wetland restoration to reduce agricultural impacts on sensitive water resources.

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 Chisago County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Chisago 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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