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Marshall County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Marshall County lies in the Red River Valley with extremely flat, fertile clay soils and the Red Lake River flowing through the county. The landscape consists of former glacial lake bed with rich agricultural soils but challenging drainage conditions due to the flat terrain.

Intensive agriculture utilizes the fertile Red River Valley soils for wheat, soybeans, corn, and specialty crops like sugar beets and potatoes. Large-scale farming operations dominate with some of the most productive farmland in the state requiring sophisticated drainage systems.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest Minnesota
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Wheat, Corn, Barley, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~310 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~910,000 acres
Average Farm Size~851 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 "Marshall 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 Marshall County Operations

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

Drainage management and soil conservation address the challenges of farming flat clay soils with limited natural drainage. Water quality programs focus on nutrient management and erosion control to protect the Red Lake River and downstream water resources.

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 Marshall County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Marshall 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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