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McLeod County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

McLeod County features rolling prairie landscape with numerous lakes and the South Fork Crow River flowing through the county. The terrain includes fertile glacial till soils with varied topography and several recreational lakes supporting both agriculture and rural residential development.

Diversified agriculture includes substantial corn and soybean production along with significant dairy farming and other livestock operations. The county maintains a strong agricultural economy with modern farming practices and proximity to Twin Cities markets.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Vegetables, Hogs
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~250,000 acres
Average Farm Size~307 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 "McLeod 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 McLeod County Operations

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

Lake water quality protection drives conservation efforts with focus on nutrient management and riparian buffers around agricultural fields. Dairy modernization programs support improved facilities and manure management systems to protect local 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 McLeod County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in McLeod 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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