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Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Kandiyohi County contains numerous lakes including Green Lake and Lake Lillian in a landscape of rolling prairie and wetlands. The county sits in the transition zone between prairie and hardwood forest with fertile glacial soils and varied topography.

Diversified agriculture includes substantial corn and soybean production along with significant livestock operations including dairy, beef, and poultry. The county's agricultural economy benefits from good soils, adequate rainfall, and proximity to processing and marketing facilities.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Poultry, Dairy, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~490,000 acres
Average Farm Size~395 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 "Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi County Operations

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

Lake water quality protection drives conservation programs focusing on nutrient management and buffer strips around agricultural fields. Livestock waste management systems receive priority funding to protect the county's numerous recreational lakes.

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 Kandiyohi County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Kandiyohi 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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