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Crow Wing 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 and the Mississippi River creating varied topography throughout the county. Sandy soils predominate with scattered areas of more productive agricultural land in forest clearings.

Limited farming concentrated on better soils with hay production, beef cattle, and small grain operations. Dairy farms and hobby operations serve local markets while adapting to sandy soils and forest-dominated landscape.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Poultry, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Soybeans, Honey
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~93,000 acres
Average Farm Size~218 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 "Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on forest management practices and wildlife habitat enhancement on marginal agricultural lands. CRP enrollments target sandy soils better suited for grassland and wildlife habitat than crop production.

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 Crow Wing County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Crow Wing 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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