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Mower County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Mower County features rolling prairie landscape in southeastern Minnesota with the Cedar River flowing through the county. The terrain includes fertile glacial till soils with gentle to moderate slopes and the transition between prairie and hardwood forest ecosystems.

Intensive agriculture emphasizes corn and soybean production with significant hog operations utilizing the productive soils and favorable climate. The county hosts major meat processing facilities and maintains large-scale farming operations integrated with livestock enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Hogs, Soybeans, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~430 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~380,000 acres
Average Farm Size~380 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 "Mower 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 Mower County Operations

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

Livestock waste management programs support the county's significant pork production industry with emphasis on environmental protection. Water quality initiatives focus on the Cedar River watershed through nutrient management and conservation practices on intensively farmed land.

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 Mower County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Mower 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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