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Martin County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Martin County features prairie landscape with numerous lakes and the headwaters of several rivers flowing toward the Minnesota and Des Moines river systems. The terrain includes fertile glacial till soils with rolling topography and several recreational lakes including Budd Lake and Cedar Lake.

Intensive agriculture focuses on corn and soybean production with significant hog and cattle operations utilizing the rich prairie soils. The county supports large-scale farming with modern equipment and techniques optimized for the productive farmland.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Minnesota
Top CommoditiesHogs, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Dairy
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~450,000 acres
Average Farm Size~552 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 "Martin 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 Martin County Operations

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

Lake water quality protection emphasizes nutrient management and buffer strips around the county's numerous recreational lakes. Soil conservation programs promote sustainable practices on the intensively farmed prairie landscape while maintaining high productivity.

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 Martin County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Martin 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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