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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Kittson County
Kittson County sits within the Glacial Lake Agassiz, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands (MLRA 56B) region. Elevation averages about 896 feet.
Temperatures in Kittson County range from a January mean low of -4°F to a July mean high near 80°F. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. Expect about 214 frost-free days.
Kittson County ran 613 farms, 602,709 acres of farmland, and 3,838 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: wheat and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northwest Minnesota |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Barley, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Kittson County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
410 S 5th St, Hallock, MN 56728
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Kittson County Operations
Based on Kittson County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Drainage management and water quality programs address the unique challenges of farming on flat clay soils with limited natural drainage. Wind and water erosion control measures protect the valuable topsoil on large, open fields.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Marshall County, Minnesota, Roseau County, Minnesota, and Pembina County, North Dakota. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Kittson 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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