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Pennington County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Pennington County sits in the Red River Valley with flat, fertile clay soils and scattered wetlands. The Red Lake River flows east through the county, and the area was once covered by ancient Lake Agassiz.

Rich valley soils support sugar beets, wheat, corn, and potato production with high yields. Livestock operations include cattle feeding and some dairy operations taking advantage of excellent feed production.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Wheat, Corn, Cattle & calves, Barley, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~240 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~260,000 acres
Average Farm Size~804 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 "Pennington 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 Pennington County Operations

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

Drainage management and flood mitigation programs are critical due to the flat terrain and periodic flooding. Soil erosion control addresses wind erosion on exposed fields during spring planting.

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 Pennington County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pennington 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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