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Pine County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Pine County features heavily forested rolling hills with sandy soils and numerous lakes and wetlands. The St. Croix River forms the eastern boundary, and the Kettle River flows through the county's center.

Agriculture is limited by sandy soils and extensive forests, with hay, beef cattle, and specialty crops in cleared areas. Small dairy operations and horse farms utilize available pastureland and hay production.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Central
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size~226 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 "Pine 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 Pine County Operations

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

Forest management and wildlife habitat programs complement limited agricultural operations. Grazing management in woodland settings and water quality protection near rivers are emphasized.

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 Pine County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pine 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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