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Cottonwood 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 fertile glacial till soils and minimal topographic variation. Small drainage ways and scattered wetlands provide the only relief in an otherwise uniformly productive agricultural landscape.

Intensive corn and soybean production on exceptionally fertile prairie soils with large-scale operations. Significant hog and cattle feeding enterprises utilize the abundant feed grain production in highly efficient agricultural systems.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Hogs, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Dairy
Farms & Ranches~310 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~390,000 acres
Average Farm Size~529 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 "Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County Operations

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

Programs emphasize precision agriculture and nutrient management for large-scale crop and livestock operations. Soil health initiatives promote cover crops and reduced tillage practices on highly productive but erosion-prone soils.

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 Cottonwood County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Cottonwood 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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