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Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Le Sueur County lies in the Minnesota River Valley with fertile alluvial soils and gently rolling terrain. The Minnesota River flows along the northern boundary, and the landscape features rich glacial till soils ideal for intensive agriculture.

Highly productive agriculture emphasizes corn and soybean production with significant vegetable crops including sweet corn for processing. The county hosts major food processing facilities and maintains intensive farming operations on some of Minnesota's most fertile soils.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Dairy
Farms & Ranches~410 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~210,000 acres
Average Farm Size~230 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 "Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Operations

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

Water quality programs target the Minnesota River with emphasis on reducing nutrient runoff from intensive crop production. Soil health initiatives promote sustainable practices on the highly productive farmland while maintaining yields for processing contracts.

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 Le Sueur County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Le Sueur 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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