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Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Otter Tail County is known for its 1,000+ lakes scattered across rolling glacial terrain. The landscape includes prairie, woodlands, and wetlands with diverse soil types from glacial deposits.

Mixed farming operations produce corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay with extensive dairy and beef cattle operations. The diverse landscape supports both cropland and extensive grazing operations around lakes and wetlands.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central
Top CommoditiesCorn, Poultry, Soybeans, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~1,450 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~770,000 acres
Average Farm Size~309 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 "Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail County Operations

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

Water quality protection programs are extensive due to the high density of lakes and wetlands. Grazing management and riparian buffers are prioritized to protect aquatic 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 Otter Tail County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Otter Tail 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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