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Olmsted County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Olmsted County features rolling hills and valleys carved by the Zumbro River and its tributaries. The landscape includes bluffs, woodlands, and fertile valleys with karst topography underlying much of the area.

Diversified agriculture includes corn, soybeans, and dairy operations in the valleys with beef cattle grazing hillside pastures. Urban proximity near Rochester creates opportunities for direct marketing and specialty crops.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~650 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~310,000 acres
Average Farm Size~279 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 "Olmsted 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 Olmsted County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on karst terrain protection and groundwater quality due to sensitive geology. Grazing management and erosion control on steep slopes are key priorities.

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 Olmsted County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Olmsted 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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