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Faribault County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gently rolling prairie with highly productive glacial till soils and small drainage ways creating subtle topographic variation. Lakes and wetlands are scattered throughout the otherwise uniformly fertile agricultural landscape.

Intensive corn and soybean production on fertile prairie soils with major hog production facilities throughout the county. Large-scale livestock operations are integrated with grain production creating efficient feed-to-market agricultural systems.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Hogs, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~390 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~380,000 acres
Average Farm Size~496 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 "Faribault 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 Faribault County Operations

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

Programs emphasize nutrient management for large livestock operations and soil conservation practices on productive cropland. Water quality initiatives target lakes and streams through agricultural best management practices and precision nutrient application.

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 Faribault County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Faribault 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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