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Meeker County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Meeker County contains numerous lakes in a landscape of rolling prairie and hardwood forests with the South Fork Crow River system draining the area. The terrain features fertile glacial soils with varied topography and several large recreational lakes including Lake Ripley and Forest Lake.

Diversified agriculture emphasizes corn and soybean production along with substantial dairy farming and beef cattle operations. The county's agriculture benefits from good soils, adequate moisture, and proximity to processing and marketing facilities in the Twin Cities region.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Minnesota
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Corn, Soybeans, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~560 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~310,000 acres
Average Farm Size~311 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 "Meeker 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 Meeker County Operations

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

Lake water quality protection drives conservation programs with emphasis on phosphorus reduction through improved nutrient management. Dairy farm modernization initiatives support facility upgrades and manure management systems to protect the county's valuable lake 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 Meeker County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Meeker 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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