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Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Lac qui Parle County features rolling prairie landscape with Lac qui Parle Lake and the Minnesota River forming much of the eastern boundary. The terrain consists of glacial till with productive soils and the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area providing important waterfowl habitat.

Intensive crop production focuses on corn and soybeans with some wheat and sunflowers grown in rotation. Livestock operations including cattle feeding and hog production complement the grain enterprises on the fertile prairie farmland.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~410,000 acres
Average Farm Size~559 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

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Search for "Lac qui Parle 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 Lac qui Parle County Operations

Based on Lac qui Parle County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Water quality protection for Lac qui Parle Lake and the Minnesota River emphasizes nutrient management and riparian buffers. Grassland and wetland conservation programs balance agricultural production with wildlife habitat needs in this important waterfowl area.

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 Lac qui Parle County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lac qui Parle 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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