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Hennepin County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Hennepin County encompasses the Minneapolis metropolitan area with the Mississippi River flowing through its center. Urban development dominates most of the county, with remaining agricultural areas in the western and southwestern townships featuring level to gently rolling terrain.

Agriculture operates on the urban fringe with smaller diversified farms focusing on direct-to-consumer markets and specialty crops. Remaining farmland primarily produces corn and soybeans, though development pressure continues to convert agricultural land to residential and commercial uses.

Quick Facts
RegionTwin Cities Metropolitan
Top CommoditiesFloriculture, Soybeans, Corn, Dairy, Vegetables, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~32,000 acres
Average Farm Size~63 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 "Hennepin 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 Hennepin County Operations

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

Urban agriculture initiatives and beginning farmer programs support local food systems and farm-to-table operations. Conservation efforts focus on protecting remaining farmland and implementing best practices near urban waterways.

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 Hennepin County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Hennepin 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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