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Douglas County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling glacial hills with numerous lakes and a mix of prairie and forest soils creating diverse agricultural opportunities. The Alexandria area features a complex landscape of lakes, wetlands, and productive agricultural land.

Diversified farming with corn, soybeans, and extensive dairy operations utilizing the varied terrain and soil types. Cattle operations and crop farming are integrated with the abundant lakes and recreational land use throughout the county.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~270,000 acres
Average Farm Size~274 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 "Douglas 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 Douglas County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on water quality protection around numerous lakes and integrated crop-livestock systems. CREP initiatives emphasize shoreline protection and agricultural runoff reduction to maintain water quality for recreation and wildlife.

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 Douglas County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Douglas 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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