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Grant County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Grant County features rolling prairie landscape with numerous lakes including Lake Traverse along the South Dakota border. The terrain consists of glacial till plains with wetlands and the headwaters of several rivers flowing toward the Minnesota River.

Agriculture dominates the county with extensive corn and soybean rotations on the fertile prairie soils. Livestock operations, particularly cattle and hog farming, complement the grain production with many farms integrating crop and livestock systems.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Horses, Poultry, Goats
Farms & Ranches~410 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~340,000 acres
Average Farm Size~640 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 "Grant 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 Grant County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus heavily on wetland restoration and water quality protection around the county's numerous lakes. Soil health initiatives promote cover cropping and reduced tillage practices on the prairie farmland.

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 Grant County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Grant 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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