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Fillmore County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Deeply dissected landscape with steep valleys, limestone bluffs, and karst features including springs and sinkholes. The Root River system has carved dramatic valleys through the upland prairie creating challenging but diverse agricultural terrain.

Dairy farming dominates the agricultural economy with operations adapted to steep terrain and abundant pasture land. Crop production focuses on corn and hay on the flatter upland areas while cattle utilize the extensive valley pastures.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~470,000 acres
Average Farm Size~323 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 "Fillmore 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 Fillmore County Operations

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

Conservation programs address soil erosion on steep slopes and water quality protection in the karst landscape. Grazing management and riparian buffers are prioritized to protect trout streams and groundwater quality in the Root River watershed.

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 Fillmore County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Fillmore 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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