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Freeborn 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 numerous lakes including Albert Lea Lake. The Shell Rock River system provides drainage through an otherwise productive and uniform agricultural landscape.
Intensive corn and soybean production on exceptionally fertile soils with major hog production operations throughout the county. Large-scale livestock feeding and crop production create an integrated agricultural economy utilizing the abundant grain production.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Minnesota |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Hogs, Soybeans, Poultry, Cattle & calves, Vegetables |
| Farms & Ranches | ~420 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~350,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~387 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Freeborn 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 Freeborn County Operations
Based on Freeborn County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs focus on nutrient management for large livestock operations and water quality protection around lakes and streams. Precision agriculture technologies are widely adopted to optimize production while minimizing environmental impacts on sensitive water bodies.
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 Freeborn County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Freeborn County?"
Your Next Steps in Freeborn County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Minnesota guide: Minnesota Farm Programs Guide
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